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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,855.14, 5,782.68 and 933.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,855.14, 5,782.68 and 933.44 is: 1,400.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,855.14 : 5,782.68 = 933.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,855.14/5,782.68 = 933.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,855.14x = 5,782.68 × 933.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,855.14x = 5,397,755.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,397,755.91/3,855.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.15

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