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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,858.76, 5,786.44 and 1,225.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,858.76, 5,786.44 and 1,225.78 is: 1,838.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,858.76 : 5,786.44 = 1,225.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,858.76/5,786.44 = 1,225.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,858.76x = 5,786.44 × 1,225.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,858.76x = 7,092,917.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,092,917.44/3,858.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.13

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