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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,821.67, 5,732.46 and 1,355.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,821.67, 5,732.46 and 1,355.13 is: 2,032.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,821.67 : 5,732.46 = 1,355.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,821.67/5,732.46 = 1,355.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,821.67x = 5,732.46 × 1,355.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,821.67x = 7,768,228.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,768,228.52/3,821.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.68

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