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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,855.39, 5,783.07 and 933.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,855.39, 5,783.07 and 933.70 is: 1,400.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,855.39 : 5,783.07 = 933.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,855.39/5,783.07 = 933.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,855.39x = 5,783.07 × 933.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,855.39x = 5,399,635.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,399,635.67/3,855.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.54

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