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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,867.92, 5,801.82 and 946.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,867.92, 5,801.82 and 946.25 is: 1,419.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,867.92 : 5,801.82 = 946.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,867.92/5,801.82 = 946.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,867.92x = 5,801.82 × 946.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,867.92x = 5,489,943.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,489,943.17/3,867.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.35

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