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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,865.85, 5,798.73 and 944.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,865.85, 5,798.73 and 944.18 is: 1,416.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,865.85 : 5,798.73 = 944.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,865.85/5,798.73 = 944.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,865.85x = 5,798.73 × 944.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,865.85x = 5,475,055.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,475,055.85/3,865.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.26

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