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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,910.85, 5,865.76 and 988.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,910.85, 5,865.76 and 988.97 is: 1,483.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,910.85 : 5,865.76 = 988.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,910.85/5,865.76 = 988.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,910.85x = 5,865.76 × 988.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,910.85x = 5,801,060.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,801,060.67/3,910.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.32

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