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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,863.93, 5,795.90 and 942.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,863.93, 5,795.90 and 942.24 is: 1,413.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,863.93 : 5,795.90 = 942.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,863.93/5,795.90 = 942.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,863.93x = 5,795.90 × 942.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,863.93x = 5,461,105.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,461,105.90/3,863.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.35

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