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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,918.87, 5,878.27 and 997.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,918.87, 5,878.27 and 997.17 is: 1,495.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,918.87 : 5,878.27 = 997.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,918.87/5,878.27 = 997.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,918.87x = 5,878.27 × 997.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,918.87x = 5,861,634.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,861,634.50/3,918.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.75

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