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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,987.93, 5,982.30 and 1,524.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,987.93, 5,982.30 and 1,524.82 is: 2,287.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,987.93 : 5,982.30 = 1,524.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,987.93/5,982.30 = 1,524.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,987.93x = 5,982.30 × 1,524.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,987.93x = 9,121,931.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,121,931.68/3,987.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.39

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