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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,984.49, 5,976.87 and 1,351.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,984.49, 5,976.87 and 1,351.97 is: 2,028.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,984.49 : 5,976.87 = 1,351.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,984.49/5,976.87 = 1,351.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,984.49x = 5,976.87 × 1,351.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,984.49x = 8,080,548.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,080,548.93/3,984.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.00

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