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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,868.93, 5,803.72 and 1,236.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,868.93, 5,803.72 and 1,236.82 is: 1,855.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,868.93 : 5,803.72 = 1,236.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,868.93/5,803.72 = 1,236.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,868.93x = 5,803.72 × 1,236.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,868.93x = 7,178,150.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,178,150.25/3,868.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.33

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