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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,778.92, 5,667.89 and 1,438.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,778.92, 5,667.89 and 1,438.29 is: 2,157.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,778.92 : 5,667.89 = 1,438.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,778.92/5,667.89 = 1,438.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,778.92x = 5,667.89 × 1,438.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,778.92x = 8,152,062.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,152,062.32/3,778.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157.25

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