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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,982.64, 5,975.42 and 1,386.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,982.64, 5,975.42 and 1,386.32 is: 2,079.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,982.64 : 5,975.42 = 1,386.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,982.64/5,975.42 = 1,386.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,982.64x = 5,975.42 × 1,386.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,982.64x = 8,283,844.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,283,844.25/3,982.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.99

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