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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,903.50, 5,854.80 and 981.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,903.50, 5,854.80 and 981.60 is: 1,472.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,903.50 : 5,854.80 = 981.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,903.50/5,854.80 = 981.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,903.50x = 5,854.80 × 981.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,903.50x = 5,747,071.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,747,071.68/3,903.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.29

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