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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,907.83, 5,861.76 and 986.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,907.83, 5,861.76 and 986.14 is: 1,479.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,907.83 : 5,861.76 = 986.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,907.83/5,861.76 = 986.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,907.83x = 5,861.76 × 986.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,907.83x = 5,780,501.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,780,501.35/3,907.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.21

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