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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.84, 5,997.16 and 1,224.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.84, 5,997.16 and 1,224.48 is: 1,836.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.84 : 5,997.16 = 1,224.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.84/5,997.16 = 1,224.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.84x = 5,997.16 × 1,224.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.84x = 7,343,402.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,343,402.48/3,997.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.84

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