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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,991.96, 5,987.94 and 1,394.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,991.96, 5,987.94 and 1,394.92 is: 2,092.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,991.96 : 5,987.94 = 1,394.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,991.96/5,987.94 = 1,394.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,991.96x = 5,987.94 × 1,394.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,991.96x = 8,352,697.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,352,697.26/3,991.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092.38

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