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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,811.93, 5,716.80 and 1,730.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,811.93, 5,716.80 and 1,730.83 is: 2,595.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,811.93 : 5,716.80 = 1,730.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,811.93/5,716.80 = 1,730.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,811.93x = 5,716.80 × 1,730.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,811.93x = 9,894,808.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,894,808.94/3,811.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.75

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