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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,866.38, 5,799.54 and 944.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,866.38, 5,799.54 and 944.66 is: 1,416.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,866.38 : 5,799.54 = 944.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,866.38/5,799.54 = 944.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,866.38x = 5,799.54 × 944.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,866.38x = 5,478,564.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,478,564.46/3,866.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.98

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