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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,855.52, 5,783.28 and 933.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,855.52, 5,783.28 and 933.82 is: 1,400.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,855.52 : 5,783.28 = 933.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,855.52/5,783.28 = 933.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,855.52x = 5,783.28 × 933.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,855.52x = 5,400,524.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,400,524.57/3,855.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.72

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