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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,990.52, 5,986.53 and 1,217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,990.52, 5,986.53 and 1,217.44 is: 1,826.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,990.52 : 5,986.53 = 1,217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,990.52/5,986.53 = 1,217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,990.52x = 5,986.53 × 1,217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,990.52x = 7,288,241.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,288,241.08/3,990.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.39

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