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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,915.66, 5,872.95 and 993.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,915.66, 5,872.95 and 993.78 is: 1,490.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,915.66 : 5,872.95 = 993.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,915.66/5,872.95 = 993.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,915.66x = 5,872.95 × 993.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,915.66x = 5,836,420.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,836,420.25/3,915.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.53

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