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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,986.99, 5,980.25 and 1,522.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,986.99, 5,980.25 and 1,522.05 is: 2,282.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,986.99 : 5,980.25 = 1,522.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,986.99/5,980.25 = 1,522.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,986.99x = 5,980.25 × 1,522.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,986.99x = 9,102,231.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,102,231.90/3,986.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.99

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