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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,918.84, 5,878.81 and 1,145.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,918.84, 5,878.81 and 1,145.72 is: 1,718.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,918.84 : 5,878.81 = 1,145.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,918.84/5,878.81 = 1,145.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,918.84x = 5,878.81 × 1,145.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,918.84x = 6,735,470.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,735,470.19/3,918.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.74

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