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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,855.92, 5,783.90 and 934.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,855.92, 5,783.90 and 934.23 is: 1,401.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,855.92 : 5,783.90 = 934.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,855.92/5,783.90 = 934.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,855.92x = 5,783.90 × 934.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,855.92x = 5,403,488.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,403,488.23/3,855.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.35

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