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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,913, 5,869.54 and 991.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,913, 5,869.54 and 991.32 is: 1,486.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,913 : 5,869.54 = 991.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,913/5,869.54 = 991.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,913x = 5,869.54 × 991.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,913x = 5,818,592.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,818,592.39/3,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.99

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