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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,859.03, 5,788.55 and 937.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,859.03, 5,788.55 and 937.34 is: 1,406.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,859.03 : 5,788.55 = 937.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,859.03/5,788.55 = 937.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,859.03x = 5,788.55 × 937.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,859.03x = 5,425,805.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,425,805.83/3,859.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.00

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