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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,864.52, 5,794.98 and 1,399.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,864.52, 5,794.98 and 1,399.24 is: 2,098.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,864.52 : 5,794.98 = 1,399.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,864.52/5,794.98 = 1,399.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,864.52x = 5,794.98 × 1,399.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,864.52x = 8,108,567.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,108,567.82/3,864.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.21

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