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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,783.88, 5,675.82 and 1,047.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,783.88, 5,675.82 and 1,047.88 is: 1,571.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,783.88 : 5,675.82 = 1,047.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,783.88/5,675.82 = 1,047.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,783.88x = 5,675.82 × 1,047.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,783.88x = 5,947,544.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,947,544.64/3,783.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.81

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