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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,992.85, 5,988.83 and 1,527.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,992.85, 5,988.83 and 1,527.62 is: 2,291.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,992.85 : 5,988.83 = 1,527.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,992.85/5,988.83 = 1,527.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,992.85x = 5,988.83 × 1,527.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,992.85x = 9,148,618.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,148,618.90/3,992.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.25

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