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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,868.44, 5,802.48 and 946.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,868.44, 5,802.48 and 946.59 is: 1,419.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,868.44 : 5,802.48 = 946.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,868.44/5,802.48 = 946.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,868.44x = 5,802.48 × 946.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,868.44x = 5,492,569.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,492,569.54/3,868.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.84

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