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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,849.21, 5,773.80 and 927.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,849.21, 5,773.80 and 927.54 is: 1,391.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,849.21 : 5,773.80 = 927.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,849.21/5,773.80 = 927.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,849.21x = 5,773.80 × 927.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,849.21x = 5,355,430.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,355,430.45/3,849.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.31

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