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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.20, 5,851.80 and 979.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.20, 5,851.80 and 979.53 is: 1,469.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.20 : 5,851.80 = 979.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.20/5,851.80 = 979.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.20x = 5,851.80 × 979.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.20x = 5,732,013.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,732,013.65/3,901.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.30

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