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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,989.65, 5,987.21 and 1,392.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,989.65, 5,987.21 and 1,392.59 is: 2,089.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,989.65 : 5,987.21 = 1,392.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,989.65/5,987.21 = 1,392.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,989.65x = 5,987.21 × 1,392.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,989.65x = 8,337,705.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,337,705.71/3,989.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.83

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