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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,855.95, 5,783.91 and 934.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,855.95, 5,783.91 and 934.26 is: 1,401.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,855.95 : 5,783.91 = 934.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,855.95/5,783.91 = 934.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,855.95x = 5,783.91 × 934.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,855.95x = 5,403,675.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,403,675.76/3,855.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.39

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