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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,864.74, 5,797.09 and 943.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,864.74, 5,797.09 and 943.04 is: 1,414.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,864.74 : 5,797.09 = 943.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,864.74/5,797.09 = 943.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,864.74x = 5,797.09 × 943.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,864.74x = 5,466,887.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,466,887.75/3,864.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.56

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