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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.21, 5,738.39 and 1,359.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.21, 5,738.39 and 1,359.82 is: 2,039.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.21 : 5,738.39 = 1,359.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.21/5,738.39 = 1,359.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.21x = 5,738.39 × 1,359.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.21x = 7,803,177.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,803,177.49/3,825.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.93

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