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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,910.13, 5,865.24 and 988.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,910.13, 5,865.24 and 988.44 is: 1,482.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,910.13 : 5,865.24 = 988.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,910.13/5,865.24 = 988.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,910.13x = 5,865.24 × 988.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,910.13x = 5,797,437.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,797,437.83/3,910.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.67

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