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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,903.62, 5,855.43 and 981.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,903.62, 5,855.43 and 981.90 is: 1,472.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,903.62 : 5,855.43 = 981.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,903.62/5,855.43 = 981.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,903.62x = 5,855.43 × 981.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,903.62x = 5,749,446.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,749,446.72/3,903.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.85

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