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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,989.79, 5,984.46 and 1,216.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,989.79, 5,984.46 and 1,216.53 is: 1,824.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,989.79 : 5,984.46 = 1,216.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,989.79/5,984.46 = 1,216.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,989.79x = 5,984.46 × 1,216.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,989.79x = 7,280,275.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,280,275.12/3,989.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.73

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