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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,875.94, 5,813.82 and 954.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,875.94, 5,813.82 and 954.18 is: 1,431.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,875.94 : 5,813.82 = 954.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,875.94/5,813.82 = 954.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,875.94x = 5,813.82 × 954.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,875.94x = 5,547,430.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,547,430.77/3,875.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.25

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