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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,990.76, 5,983.89 and 1,911.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,990.76, 5,983.89 and 1,911.27 is: 2,865.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,990.76 : 5,983.89 = 1,911.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,990.76/5,983.89 = 1,911.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,990.76x = 5,983.89 × 1,911.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,990.76x = 11,436,829.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,436,829.44/3,990.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,865.83

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