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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,991.88, 5,987.89 and 1,070.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,991.88, 5,987.89 and 1,070.16 is: 1,605.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,991.88 : 5,987.89 = 1,070.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,991.88/5,987.89 = 1,070.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,991.88x = 5,987.89 × 1,070.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,991.88x = 6,407,979.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,407,979.25/3,991.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.25

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