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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.90, 5,996.14 and 2,352.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.90, 5,996.14 and 2,352.52 is: 3,528.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.90 : 5,996.14 = 2,352.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.90/5,996.14 = 2,352.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.90x = 5,996.14 × 2,352.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.90x = 14,106,018.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,106,018.40/3,997.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.36

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