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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,891.51, 5,837.37 and 969.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,891.51, 5,837.37 and 969.84 is: 1,454.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,891.51 : 5,837.37 = 969.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,891.51/5,837.37 = 969.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,891.51x = 5,837.37 × 969.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,891.51x = 5,661,314.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,661,314.92/3,891.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.79

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