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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,914.85, 5,872.30 and 993.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,914.85, 5,872.30 and 993.16 is: 1,489.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,914.85 : 5,872.30 = 993.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,914.85/5,872.30 = 993.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,914.85x = 5,872.30 × 993.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,914.85x = 5,832,138.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,832,138.33/3,914.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.75

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