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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,991.09, 5,987.60 and 1,217.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,991.09, 5,987.60 and 1,217.81 is: 1,827.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,991.09 : 5,987.60 = 1,217.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,991.09/5,987.60 = 1,217.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,991.09x = 5,987.60 × 1,217.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,991.09x = 7,291,759.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,291,759.16/3,991.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,827.01

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