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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.04, 5,737.68 and 1,360.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.04, 5,737.68 and 1,360.06 is: 2,040.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.04 : 5,737.68 = 1,360.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.04/5,737.68 = 1,360.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.04x = 5,737.68 × 1,360.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.04x = 7,803,589.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,803,589.06/3,825.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,040.13

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