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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,870.48, 5,805.74 and 948.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,870.48, 5,805.74 and 948.79 is: 1,423.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,870.48 : 5,805.74 = 948.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,870.48/5,805.74 = 948.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,870.48x = 5,805.74 × 948.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,870.48x = 5,508,428.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,508,428.05/3,870.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.19

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