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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,858.89, 5,788.32 and 937.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,858.89, 5,788.32 and 937.22 is: 1,405.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,858.89 : 5,788.32 = 937.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,858.89/5,788.32 = 937.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,858.89x = 5,788.32 × 937.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,858.89x = 5,424,900.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,424,900.33/3,858.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.82

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