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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,873.74, 5,810.60 and 952.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,873.74, 5,810.60 and 952.02 is: 1,428.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,873.74 : 5,810.60 = 952.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,873.74/5,810.60 = 952.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,873.74x = 5,810.60 × 952.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,873.74x = 5,531,807.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,531,807.41/3,873.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.03

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