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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,991.83, 5,986.72 and 1,652.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,991.83, 5,986.72 and 1,652.50 is: 2,478.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,991.83 : 5,986.72 = 1,652.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,991.83/5,986.72 = 1,652.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,991.83x = 5,986.72 × 1,652.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,991.83x = 9,893,054.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,893,054.80/3,991.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,478.33

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