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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,998.40, 5,997.60 and 1,691.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,998.40, 5,997.60 and 1,691.52 is: 2,537.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,998.40 : 5,997.60 = 1,691.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,998.40/5,997.60 = 1,691.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,998.40x = 5,997.60 × 1,691.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,998.40x = 10,145,060.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,145,060.35/3,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,537.28

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