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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,858.03, 5,787.65 and 1,392.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,858.03, 5,787.65 and 1,392.59 is: 2,089.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,858.03 : 5,787.65 = 1,392.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,858.03/5,787.65 = 1,392.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,858.03x = 5,787.65 × 1,392.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,858.03x = 8,059,841.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,059,841.46/3,858.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.11

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