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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,908.52, 5,862.75 and 986.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,908.52, 5,862.75 and 986.82 is: 1,480.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,908.52 : 5,862.75 = 986.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,908.52/5,862.75 = 986.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,908.52x = 5,862.75 × 986.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,908.52x = 5,785,478.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,785,478.96/3,908.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.22

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