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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,850.34, 5,775.52 and 928.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,850.34, 5,775.52 and 928.64 is: 1,392.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,850.34 : 5,775.52 = 928.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,850.34/5,775.52 = 928.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,850.34x = 5,775.52 × 928.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,850.34x = 5,363,378.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,363,378.89/3,850.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.96

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