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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,863.76, 5,795.62 and 942.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,863.76, 5,795.62 and 942.04 is: 1,413.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,863.76 : 5,795.62 = 942.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,863.76/5,795.62 = 942.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,863.76x = 5,795.62 × 942.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,863.76x = 5,459,705.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,459,705.86/3,863.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.06

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