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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,998.61, 5,997.92 and 1,401.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,998.61, 5,997.92 and 1,401.55 is: 2,102.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,998.61 : 5,997.92 = 1,401.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,998.61/5,997.92 = 1,401.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,998.61x = 5,997.92 × 1,401.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,998.61x = 8,406,362.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,406,362.77/3,998.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,102.32

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