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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,987.68, 5,983.24 and 1,523.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,987.68, 5,983.24 and 1,523.24 is: 2,285.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,987.68 : 5,983.24 = 1,523.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,987.68/5,983.24 = 1,523.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,987.68x = 5,983.24 × 1,523.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,987.68x = 9,113,910.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,113,910.50/3,987.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,285.52

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