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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,865.16, 5,797.62 and 943.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,865.16, 5,797.62 and 943.40 is: 1,415.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,865.16 : 5,797.62 = 943.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,865.16/5,797.62 = 943.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,865.16x = 5,797.62 × 943.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,865.16x = 5,469,445.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,469,445.72/3,865.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.07

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