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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,985.28, 5,977.92 and 1,388.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,985.28, 5,977.92 and 1,388.20 is: 2,082.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,985.28 : 5,977.92 = 1,388.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,985.28/5,977.92 = 1,388.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,985.28x = 5,977.92 × 1,388.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,985.28x = 8,298,548.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,298,548.54/3,985.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,082.30

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