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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,886, 5,829 and 1,150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,886, 5,829 and 1,150 is: 1,725

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,886 : 5,829 = 1,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,886/5,829 = 1,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,886x = 5,829 × 1,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,886x = 6,703,350
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,703,350/3,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725

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