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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,855.63, 5,783.46 and 933.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,855.63, 5,783.46 and 933.93 is: 1,400.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,855.63 : 5,783.46 = 933.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,855.63/5,783.46 = 933.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,855.63x = 5,783.46 × 933.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,855.63x = 5,401,346.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,401,346.80/3,855.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.90

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