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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.92, 5,990.40 and 2,838.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.92, 5,990.40 and 2,838.24 is: 4,252.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.92 : 5,990.40 = 2,838.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.92/5,990.40 = 2,838.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.92x = 5,990.40 × 2,838.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.92x = 17,002,192.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,002,192.90/3,997.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,252.76

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