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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,906.33, 5,859.48 and 984.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,906.33, 5,859.48 and 984.63 is: 1,476.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,906.33 : 5,859.48 = 984.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,906.33/5,859.48 = 984.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,906.33x = 5,859.48 × 984.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,906.33x = 5,769,419.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,769,419.79/3,906.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.94

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