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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,918.81, 5,878.26 and 997.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,918.81, 5,878.26 and 997.04 is: 1,495.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,918.81 : 5,878.26 = 997.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,918.81/5,878.26 = 997.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,918.81x = 5,878.26 × 997.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,918.81x = 5,860,860.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,860,860.35/3,918.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.57

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