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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,915.76, 5,873.64 and 954.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,915.76, 5,873.64 and 954.20 is: 1,431.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,915.76 : 5,873.64 = 954.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,915.76/5,873.64 = 954.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,915.76x = 5,873.64 × 954.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,915.76x = 5,604,622.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,604,622.52/3,915.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.30

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