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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,858.62, 5,786.73 and 1,393.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,858.62, 5,786.73 and 1,393.13 is: 2,089.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,858.62 : 5,786.73 = 1,393.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,858.62/5,786.73 = 1,393.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,858.62x = 5,786.73 × 1,393.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,858.62x = 8,061,667.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,061,667.16/3,858.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.26

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