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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,991, 5,984.46 and 1,393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,991, 5,984.46 and 1,393 is: 2,088.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,991 : 5,984.46 = 1,393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,991/5,984.46 = 1,393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,991x = 5,984.46 × 1,393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,991x = 8,336,352.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,336,352.78/3,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,088.79

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