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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,874.38, 5,811.65 and 952.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,874.38, 5,811.65 and 952.71 is: 1,429.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,874.38 : 5,811.65 = 952.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,874.38/5,811.65 = 952.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,874.38x = 5,811.65 × 952.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,874.38x = 5,536,826.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,536,826.78/3,874.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.09

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