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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,985.48, 5,975.52 and 1,387

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,985.48, 5,975.52 and 1,387 is: 2,079.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,985.48 : 5,975.52 = 1,387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,985.48/5,975.52 = 1,387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,985.48x = 5,975.52 × 1,387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,985.48x = 8,288,046.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,288,046.24/3,985.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.56

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