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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,872.47, 5,808.78 and 950.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,872.47, 5,808.78 and 950.80 is: 1,426.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,872.47 : 5,808.78 = 950.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,872.47/5,808.78 = 950.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,872.47x = 5,808.78 × 950.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,872.47x = 5,522,988.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,522,988.02/3,872.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.22

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