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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,804.62, 5,709.74 and 1,957.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,804.62, 5,709.74 and 1,957.28 is: 2,937.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,804.62 : 5,709.74 = 1,957.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,804.62/5,709.74 = 1,957.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,804.62x = 5,709.74 × 1,957.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,804.62x = 11,175,521.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,175,521.57/3,804.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,937.36

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