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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,985.20, 5,977.80 and 1,386.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,985.20, 5,977.80 and 1,386.72 is: 2,080.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,985.20 : 5,977.80 = 1,386.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,985.20/5,977.80 = 1,386.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,985.20x = 5,977.80 × 1,386.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,985.20x = 8,289,534.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,289,534.82/3,985.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,080.08

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