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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,990.28, 5,986.14 and 1,357.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,990.28, 5,986.14 and 1,357.51 is: 2,036.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,990.28 : 5,986.14 = 1,357.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,990.28/5,986.14 = 1,357.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,990.28x = 5,986.14 × 1,357.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,990.28x = 8,126,244.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,126,244.91/3,990.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.51

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