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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,998.42, 5,997.18 and 1,076.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,998.42, 5,997.18 and 1,076.96 is: 1,615.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,998.42 : 5,997.18 = 1,076.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,998.42/5,997.18 = 1,076.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,998.42x = 5,997.18 × 1,076.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,998.42x = 6,458,722.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,458,722.97/3,998.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.32

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