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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,806.75, 5,710.94 and 1,615.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,806.75, 5,710.94 and 1,615.43 is: 2,423.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,806.75 : 5,710.94 = 1,615.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,806.75/5,710.94 = 1,615.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,806.75x = 5,710.94 × 1,615.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,806.75x = 9,225,623.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,225,623.80/3,806.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,423.49

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