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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,985.38, 5,979.15 and 1,388.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,985.38, 5,979.15 and 1,388.52 is: 2,083.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,985.38 : 5,979.15 = 1,388.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,985.38/5,979.15 = 1,388.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,985.38x = 5,979.15 × 1,388.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,985.38x = 8,302,169.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,302,169.36/3,985.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,083.16

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