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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,902.66, 5,853.99 and 980.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,902.66, 5,853.99 and 980.96 is: 1,471.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,902.66 : 5,853.99 = 980.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,902.66/5,853.99 = 980.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,902.66x = 5,853.99 × 980.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,902.66x = 5,742,531.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,742,531.85/3,902.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.44

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