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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,871.93, 5,807.92 and 950.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,871.93, 5,807.92 and 950.24 is: 1,425.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,871.93 : 5,807.92 = 950.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,871.93/5,807.92 = 950.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,871.93x = 5,807.92 × 950.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,871.93x = 5,518,917.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,518,917.90/3,871.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.37

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