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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,905.21, 5,857.81 and 983.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,905.21, 5,857.81 and 983.54 is: 1,475.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,905.21 : 5,857.81 = 983.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,905.21/5,857.81 = 983.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,905.21x = 5,857.81 × 983.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,905.21x = 5,761,358.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,761,358.70/3,905.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.30

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