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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,856.46, 5,784.66 and 934.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,856.46, 5,784.66 and 934.76 is: 1,402.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,856.46 : 5,784.66 = 934.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,856.46/5,784.66 = 934.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,856.46x = 5,784.66 × 934.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,856.46x = 5,407,268.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,407,268.78/3,856.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.13

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