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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,913.81, 5,870.76 and 992.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,913.81, 5,870.76 and 992.04 is: 1,488.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,913.81 : 5,870.76 = 992.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,913.81/5,870.76 = 992.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,913.81x = 5,870.76 × 992.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,913.81x = 5,824,028.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,824,028.75/3,913.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.07

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