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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,858.48, 5,784.19 and 1,391.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,858.48, 5,784.19 and 1,391.55 is: 2,086.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,858.48 : 5,784.19 = 1,391.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,858.48/5,784.19 = 1,391.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,858.48x = 5,784.19 × 1,391.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,858.48x = 8,048,989.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,048,989.59/3,858.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,086.05

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