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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,985.74, 5,979.42 and 1,389.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,985.74, 5,979.42 and 1,389.42 is: 2,084.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,985.74 : 5,979.42 = 1,389.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,985.74/5,979.42 = 1,389.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,985.74x = 5,979.42 × 1,389.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,985.74x = 8,307,925.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,307,925.74/3,985.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,084.41

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