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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,850.08, 5,775.12 and 928.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,850.08, 5,775.12 and 928.38 is: 1,392.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,850.08 : 5,775.12 = 928.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,850.08/5,775.12 = 928.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,850.08x = 5,775.12 × 928.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,850.08x = 5,361,515.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,361,515.70/3,850.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.57

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