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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,983.58, 5,975.40 and 1,386.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,983.58, 5,975.40 and 1,386.51 is: 2,079.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,983.58 : 5,975.40 = 1,386.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,983.58/5,975.40 = 1,386.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,983.58x = 5,975.40 × 1,386.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,983.58x = 8,284,951.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,284,951.85/3,983.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.78

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