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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,998.42, 5,996.41 and 1,400.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,998.42, 5,996.41 and 1,400.75 is: 2,100.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,998.42 : 5,996.41 = 1,400.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,998.42/5,996.41 = 1,400.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,998.42x = 5,996.41 × 1,400.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,998.42x = 8,399,471.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,399,471.31/3,998.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.70

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