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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,849.92, 5,774.84 and 928.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,849.92, 5,774.84 and 928.21 is: 1,392.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,849.92 : 5,774.84 = 928.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,849.92/5,774.84 = 928.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,849.92x = 5,774.84 × 928.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,849.92x = 5,360,230.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,360,230.72/3,849.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.30

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