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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,987.74, 5,979.99 and 1,390.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,987.74, 5,979.99 and 1,390.07 is: 2,084.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,987.74 : 5,979.99 = 1,390.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,987.74/5,979.99 = 1,390.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,987.74x = 5,979.99 × 1,390.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,987.74x = 8,312,604.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,312,604.70/3,987.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,084.54

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