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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,868.11, 5,802.12 and 946.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,868.11, 5,802.12 and 946.44 is: 1,419.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,868.11 : 5,802.12 = 946.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,868.11/5,802.12 = 946.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,868.11x = 5,802.12 × 946.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,868.11x = 5,491,358.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,491,358.45/3,868.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.65

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