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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,782.49, 5,673.73 and 1,441.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,782.49, 5,673.73 and 1,441.95 is: 2,162.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,782.49 : 5,673.73 = 1,441.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,782.49/5,673.73 = 1,441.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,782.49x = 5,673.73 × 1,441.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,782.49x = 8,181,234.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,181,234.97/3,782.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.92

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