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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,855.46, 5,783.17 and 933.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,855.46, 5,783.17 and 933.76 is: 1,400.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,855.46 : 5,783.17 = 933.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,855.46/5,783.17 = 933.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,855.46x = 5,783.17 × 933.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,855.46x = 5,400,088.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,400,088.15/3,855.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.64

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