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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,858.76, 5,786.93 and 1,393.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,858.76, 5,786.93 and 1,393.25 is: 2,089.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,858.76 : 5,786.93 = 1,393.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,858.76/5,786.93 = 1,393.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,858.76x = 5,786.93 × 1,393.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,858.76x = 8,062,633.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,062,633.26/3,858.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.44

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