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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,852.34, 5,778.52 and 930.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,852.34, 5,778.52 and 930.64 is: 1,395.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,852.34 : 5,778.52 = 930.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,852.34/5,778.52 = 930.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,852.34x = 5,778.52 × 930.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,852.34x = 5,377,721.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,377,721.85/3,852.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.96

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