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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,873.69, 5,810.56 and 952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,873.69, 5,810.56 and 952 is: 1,428.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,873.69 : 5,810.56 = 952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,873.69/5,810.56 = 952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,873.69x = 5,810.56 × 952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,873.69x = 5,531,653.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,531,653.12/3,873.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.01

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