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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,982.86, 5,975.51 and 1,386

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,982.86, 5,975.51 and 1,386 is: 2,079.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,982.86 : 5,975.51 = 1,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,982.86/5,975.51 = 1,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,982.86x = 5,975.51 × 1,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,982.86x = 8,282,049.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,282,049.93/3,982.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.42

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