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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,858.39, 5,787.57 and 936.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,858.39, 5,787.57 and 936.72 is: 1,405.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,858.39 : 5,787.57 = 936.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,858.39/5,787.57 = 936.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,858.39x = 5,787.57 × 936.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,858.39x = 5,421,332.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,421,332.57/3,858.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.08

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