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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,872.79, 5,809.17 and 951.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,872.79, 5,809.17 and 951.12 is: 1,426.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,872.79 : 5,809.17 = 951.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,872.79/5,809.17 = 951.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,872.79x = 5,809.17 × 951.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,872.79x = 5,525,217.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,525,217.77/3,872.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.68

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