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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,583.28, 5,374.46 and 986.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,583.28, 5,374.46 and 986.42 is: 1,479.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,583.28 : 5,374.46 = 986.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,583.28/5,374.46 = 986.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,583.28x = 5,374.46 × 986.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,583.28x = 5,301,474.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,301,474.83/3,583.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.50

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