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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,822.67, 5,732.96 and 1,048.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,822.67, 5,732.96 and 1,048.68 is: 1,572.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,822.67 : 5,732.96 = 1,048.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,822.67/5,732.96 = 1,048.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,822.67x = 5,732.96 × 1,048.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,822.67x = 6,012,056.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,012,056.79/3,822.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.74

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