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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,821.94, 5,729.33 and 1,483.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,821.94, 5,729.33 and 1,483.47 is: 2,223.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,821.94 : 5,729.33 = 1,483.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,821.94/5,729.33 = 1,483.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,821.94x = 5,729.33 × 1,483.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,821.94x = 8,499,292.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,499,292.88/3,821.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.82

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