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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,988.67, 5,980.68 and 1,523.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,988.67, 5,980.68 and 1,523.66 is: 2,284.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,988.67 : 5,980.68 = 1,523.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,988.67/5,980.68 = 1,523.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,988.67x = 5,980.68 × 1,523.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,988.67x = 9,112,492.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,112,492.99/3,988.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.60

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