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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,821.76, 5,731.20 and 1,356.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,821.76, 5,731.20 and 1,356.48 is: 2,034.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,821.76 : 5,731.20 = 1,356.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,821.76/5,731.20 = 1,356.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,821.76x = 5,731.20 × 1,356.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,821.76x = 7,774,258.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,774,258.18/3,821.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.21

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