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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,912.90, 5,869.38 and 991.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,912.90, 5,869.38 and 991.20 is: 1,486.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,912.90 : 5,869.38 = 991.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,912.90/5,869.38 = 991.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,912.90x = 5,869.38 × 991.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,912.90x = 5,817,755.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,817,755.18/3,912.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.82

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