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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,859.34, 5,788.96 and 937.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,859.34, 5,788.96 and 937.67 is: 1,406.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,859.34 : 5,788.96 = 937.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,859.34/5,788.96 = 937.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,859.34x = 5,788.96 × 937.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,859.34x = 5,428,102.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,428,102.83/3,859.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.49

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