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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,990.64, 5,985.99 and 1,393.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,990.64, 5,985.99 and 1,393.58 is: 2,090.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,990.64 : 5,985.99 = 1,393.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,990.64/5,985.99 = 1,393.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,990.64x = 5,985.99 × 1,393.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,990.64x = 8,341,955.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,341,955.94/3,990.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,090.38

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