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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.19, 5,992.92 and 1,073.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.19, 5,992.92 and 1,073.52 is: 1,610.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.19 : 5,992.92 = 1,073.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.19/5,992.92 = 1,073.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.19x = 5,992.92 × 1,073.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.19x = 6,433,519.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,433,519.48/3,995.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.32

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