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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.13, 5,737.97 and 1,601.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.13, 5,737.97 and 1,601.73 is: 2,402.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.13 : 5,737.97 = 1,601.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.13/5,737.97 = 1,601.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.13x = 5,737.97 × 1,601.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.13x = 9,190,682.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,190,682.69/3,825.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,402.71

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