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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,858.95, 5,788.46 and 937.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,858.95, 5,788.46 and 937.28 is: 1,405.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,858.95 : 5,788.46 = 937.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,858.95/5,788.46 = 937.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,858.95x = 5,788.46 × 937.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,858.95x = 5,425,424.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,425,424.60/3,858.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.93

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