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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.52, 5,989.20 and 1,396.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.52, 5,989.20 and 1,396.32 is: 2,093.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.52 : 5,989.20 = 1,396.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.52/5,989.20 = 1,396.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.52x = 5,989.20 × 1,396.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.52x = 8,362,839.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,362,839.74/3,995.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.05

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