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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,898.58, 5,847.81 and 976.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,898.58, 5,847.81 and 976.88 is: 1,465.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,898.58 : 5,847.81 = 976.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,898.58/5,847.81 = 976.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,898.58x = 5,847.81 × 976.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,898.58x = 5,712,579.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,712,579.39/3,898.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.30

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