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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,994.88, 5,991.52 and 1,072.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,994.88, 5,991.52 and 1,072.50 is: 1,608.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,994.88 : 5,991.52 = 1,072.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,994.88/5,991.52 = 1,072.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,994.88x = 5,991.52 × 1,072.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,994.88x = 6,425,905.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,425,905.20/3,994.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.54

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