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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,986.58, 5,979.90 and 1,389.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,986.58, 5,979.90 and 1,389.51 is: 2,084.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,986.58 : 5,979.90 = 1,389.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,986.58/5,979.90 = 1,389.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,986.58x = 5,979.90 × 1,389.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,986.58x = 8,309,130.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,309,130.85/3,986.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,084.28

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