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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,821.93, 5,732.96 and 1,355.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,821.93, 5,732.96 and 1,355.48 is: 2,033.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,821.93 : 5,732.96 = 1,355.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,821.93/5,732.96 = 1,355.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,821.93x = 5,732.96 × 1,355.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,821.93x = 7,770,877.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,770,877.18/3,821.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.24

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