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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,822.53, 5,732.73 and 1,357.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,822.53, 5,732.73 and 1,357.02 is: 2,035.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,822.53 : 5,732.73 = 1,357.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,822.53/5,732.73 = 1,357.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,822.53x = 5,732.73 × 1,357.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,822.53x = 7,779,429.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,779,429.26/3,822.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.15

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