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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,992.76, 5,989.14 and 1,395.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,992.76, 5,989.14 and 1,395.09 is: 2,092.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,992.76 : 5,989.14 = 1,395.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,992.76/5,989.14 = 1,395.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,992.76x = 5,989.14 × 1,395.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,992.76x = 8,355,389.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,355,389.32/3,992.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092.64

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