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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,855.53, 5,783.28 and 933.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,855.53, 5,783.28 and 933.84 is: 1,400.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,855.53 : 5,783.28 = 933.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,855.53/5,783.28 = 933.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,855.53x = 5,783.28 × 933.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,855.53x = 5,400,656.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,400,656.92/3,855.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.75

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