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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,858.59, 5,787.90 and 936.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,858.59, 5,787.90 and 936.89 is: 1,405.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,858.59 : 5,787.90 = 936.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,858.59/5,787.90 = 936.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,858.59x = 5,787.90 × 936.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,858.59x = 5,422,620.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,422,620.95/3,858.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.34

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