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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,988.96, 5,983.44 and 1,391.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,988.96, 5,983.44 and 1,391.92 is: 2,087.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,988.96 : 5,983.44 = 1,391.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,988.96/5,983.44 = 1,391.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,988.96x = 5,983.44 × 1,391.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,988.96x = 8,328,469.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,328,469.80/3,988.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087.88

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