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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,990.77, 5,977.04 and 1,912.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,990.77, 5,977.04 and 1,912.25 is: 2,864.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,990.77 : 5,977.04 = 1,912.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,990.77/5,977.04 = 1,912.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,990.77x = 5,977.04 × 1,912.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,990.77x = 11,429,594.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,429,594.74/3,990.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,864.01

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