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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,990.06, 5,985.72 and 1,392.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,990.06, 5,985.72 and 1,392.84 is: 2,089.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,990.06 : 5,985.72 = 1,392.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,990.06/5,985.72 = 1,392.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,990.06x = 5,985.72 × 1,392.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,990.06x = 8,337,150.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,337,150.24/3,990.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.48

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