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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.21, 5,734.31 and 1,486.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.21, 5,734.31 and 1,486.79 is: 2,228.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.21 : 5,734.31 = 1,486.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.21/5,734.31 = 1,486.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.21x = 5,734.31 × 1,486.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.21x = 8,525,678.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,525,678.66/3,825.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.81

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