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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,852.63, 5,778.96 and 930.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,852.63, 5,778.96 and 930.93 is: 1,396.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,852.63 : 5,778.96 = 930.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,852.63/5,778.96 = 930.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,852.63x = 5,778.96 × 930.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,852.63x = 5,379,807.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,379,807.23/3,852.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.40

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