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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,906.88, 5,860.24 and 985.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,906.88, 5,860.24 and 985.20 is: 1,477.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,906.88 : 5,860.24 = 985.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,906.88/5,860.24 = 985.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,906.88x = 5,860.24 × 985.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,906.88x = 5,773,508.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,773,508.45/3,906.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.78

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