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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.89, 5,996.81 and 1,224.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.89, 5,996.81 and 1,224.52 is: 1,836.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.89 : 5,996.81 = 1,224.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.89/5,996.81 = 1,224.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.89x = 5,996.81 × 1,224.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.89x = 7,343,201.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,343,201.85/3,997.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.77

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