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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,800.83, 5,701.65 and 1,609.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,800.83, 5,701.65 and 1,609.28 is: 2,414.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,800.83 : 5,701.65 = 1,609.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,800.83/5,701.65 = 1,609.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,800.83x = 5,701.65 × 1,609.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,800.83x = 9,175,551.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,175,551.31/3,800.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.09

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