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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.96, 5,996.73 and 1,400.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.96, 5,996.73 and 1,400.69 is: 2,100.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.96 : 5,996.73 = 1,400.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.96/5,996.73 = 1,400.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.96x = 5,996.73 × 1,400.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.96x = 8,399,559.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,399,559.74/3,997.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.96

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