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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,991.84, 5,988.72 and 1,394.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,991.84, 5,988.72 and 1,394.72 is: 2,092.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,991.84 : 5,988.72 = 1,394.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,991.84/5,988.72 = 1,394.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,991.84x = 5,988.72 × 1,394.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,991.84x = 8,352,587.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,352,587.56/3,991.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092.42

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