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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,849.57, 5,774.36 and 927.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,849.57, 5,774.36 and 927.88 is: 1,391.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,849.57 : 5,774.36 = 927.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,849.57/5,774.36 = 927.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,849.57x = 5,774.36 × 927.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,849.57x = 5,357,879.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,357,879.65/3,849.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.81

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