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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,912.51, 5,868.79 and 990.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,912.51, 5,868.79 and 990.81 is: 1,486.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,912.51 : 5,868.79 = 990.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,912.51/5,868.79 = 990.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,912.51x = 5,868.79 × 990.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,912.51x = 5,814,855.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,814,855.82/3,912.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.22

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