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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,903.38, 5,854.63 and 981.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,903.38, 5,854.63 and 981.68 is: 1,472.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,903.38 : 5,854.63 = 981.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,903.38/5,854.63 = 981.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,903.38x = 5,854.63 × 981.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,903.38x = 5,747,378.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,747,378.06/3,903.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.41

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