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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.07, 5,732.82 and 1,631.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.07, 5,732.82 and 1,631.24 is: 2,444.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.07 : 5,732.82 = 1,631.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.07/5,732.82 = 1,631.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.07x = 5,732.82 × 1,631.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.07x = 9,351,568.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,351,568.48/3,825.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.81

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