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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,868.92, 5,803.68 and 1,403.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,868.92, 5,803.68 and 1,403.76 is: 2,105.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,868.92 : 5,803.68 = 1,403.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,868.92/5,803.68 = 1,403.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,868.92x = 5,803.68 × 1,403.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,868.92x = 8,146,973.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,146,973.84/3,868.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105.75

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