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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,861.97, 5,792.84 and 940.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,861.97, 5,792.84 and 940.23 is: 1,410.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,861.97 : 5,792.84 = 940.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,861.97/5,792.84 = 940.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,861.97x = 5,792.84 × 940.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,861.97x = 5,446,600.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,446,600.78/3,861.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.32

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