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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,991.89, 5,987.87 and 1,394.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,991.89, 5,987.87 and 1,394.83 is: 2,092.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,991.89 : 5,987.87 = 1,394.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,991.89/5,987.87 = 1,394.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,991.89x = 5,987.87 × 1,394.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,991.89x = 8,352,053.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,352,053.74/3,991.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092.26

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