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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,862.63, 5,793.90 and 940.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,862.63, 5,793.90 and 940.93 is: 1,411.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,862.63 : 5,793.90 = 940.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,862.63/5,793.90 = 940.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,862.63x = 5,793.90 × 940.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,862.63x = 5,451,654.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,451,654.33/3,862.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.38

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