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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.96, 5,992.87 and 1,914.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.96, 5,992.87 and 1,914.91 is: 2,870.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.96 : 5,992.87 = 1,914.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.96/5,992.87 = 1,914.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.96x = 5,992.87 × 1,914.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.96x = 11,475,806.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,475,806.69/3,997.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,870.42

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