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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,760.19, 5,640.11 and 986.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,760.19, 5,640.11 and 986.80 is: 1,480.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,760.19 : 5,640.11 = 986.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,760.19/5,640.11 = 986.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,760.19x = 5,640.11 × 986.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,760.19x = 5,565,660.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,565,660.55/3,760.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.15

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