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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,854.38, 5,781.59 and 932.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,854.38, 5,781.59 and 932.68 is: 1,399.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,854.38 : 5,781.59 = 932.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,854.38/5,781.59 = 932.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,854.38x = 5,781.59 × 932.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,854.38x = 5,392,373.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,392,373.36/3,854.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.02

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