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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,990.89, 5,986.37 and 1,393.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,990.89, 5,986.37 and 1,393.83 is: 2,090.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,990.89 : 5,986.37 = 1,393.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,990.89/5,986.37 = 1,393.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,990.89x = 5,986.37 × 1,393.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,990.89x = 8,343,982.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,343,982.10/3,990.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,090.76

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