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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.96, 5,996.94 and 1,224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.96, 5,996.94 and 1,224.64 is: 1,836.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.96 : 5,996.94 = 1,224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.96/5,996.94 = 1,224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.96x = 5,996.94 × 1,224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.96x = 7,344,092.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,344,092.60/3,997.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.96

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