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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,899.13, 5,848.68 and 977.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,899.13, 5,848.68 and 977.43 is: 1,466.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,899.13 : 5,848.68 = 977.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,899.13/5,848.68 = 977.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,899.13x = 5,848.68 × 977.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,899.13x = 5,716,675.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,716,675.29/3,899.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.14

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