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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,909.91, 5,864.33 and 988.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,909.91, 5,864.33 and 988.04 is: 1,481.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,909.91 : 5,864.33 = 988.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,909.91/5,864.33 = 988.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,909.91x = 5,864.33 × 988.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,909.91x = 5,794,173.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,794,173.01/3,909.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.92

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