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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,992.34, 5,988.52 and 1,395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,992.34, 5,988.52 and 1,395.28 is: 2,092.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,992.34 : 5,988.52 = 1,395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,992.34/5,988.52 = 1,395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,992.34x = 5,988.52 × 1,395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,992.34x = 8,355,628.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,355,628.75/3,992.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092.92

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