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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,985.68, 5,979.10 and 1,388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,985.68, 5,979.10 and 1,388 is: 2,082.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,985.68 : 5,979.10 = 1,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,985.68/5,979.10 = 1,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,985.68x = 5,979.10 × 1,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,985.68x = 8,298,990.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,298,990.80/3,985.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,082.20

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