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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,823.79, 5,737.44 and 2,266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,823.79, 5,737.44 and 2,266.88 is: 3,401.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,823.79 : 5,737.44 = 2,266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,823.79/5,737.44 = 2,266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,823.79x = 5,737.44 × 2,266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,823.79x = 13,006,087.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,006,087.99/3,823.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.36

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