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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,992.67, 5,987.62 and 1,528.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,992.67, 5,987.62 and 1,528.19 is: 2,291.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,992.67 : 5,987.62 = 1,528.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,992.67/5,987.62 = 1,528.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,992.67x = 5,987.62 × 1,528.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,992.67x = 9,150,221.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,150,221.01/3,992.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.75

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