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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,882.89, 5,824.27 and 961.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,882.89, 5,824.27 and 961.19 is: 1,441.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,882.89 : 5,824.27 = 961.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,882.89/5,824.27 = 961.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,882.89x = 5,824.27 × 961.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,882.89x = 5,598,224.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,598,224.00/3,882.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.77

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