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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,988.84, 5,983.49 and 1,215.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,988.84, 5,983.49 and 1,215.60 is: 1,823.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,988.84 : 5,983.49 = 1,215.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,988.84/5,983.49 = 1,215.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,988.84x = 5,983.49 × 1,215.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,988.84x = 7,273,524.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,273,524.37/3,988.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.47

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