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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,988.92, 5,979.96 and 1,522

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,988.92, 5,979.96 and 1,522 is: 2,281.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,988.92 : 5,979.96 = 1,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,988.92/5,979.96 = 1,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,988.92x = 5,979.96 × 1,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,988.92x = 9,101,499.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,101,499.12/3,988.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.70

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