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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,989.73, 5,982.66 and 1,215.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,989.73, 5,982.66 and 1,215.69 is: 1,822.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,989.73 : 5,982.66 = 1,215.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,989.73/5,982.66 = 1,215.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,989.73x = 5,982.66 × 1,215.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,989.73x = 7,273,059.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,273,059.94/3,989.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.95

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