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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,864.44, 5,796.59 and 942.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,864.44, 5,796.59 and 942.77 is: 1,414.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,864.44 : 5,796.59 = 942.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,864.44/5,796.59 = 942.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,864.44x = 5,796.59 × 942.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,864.44x = 5,464,846.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,464,846.44/3,864.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.14

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