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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,722, 5,583 and 986

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,722, 5,583 and 986 is: 1,479

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,722 : 5,583 = 986 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,722/5,583 = 986/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,722x = 5,583 × 986
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,722x = 5,504,838
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,504,838/3,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479

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