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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.34, 5,739.63 and 2,091.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.34, 5,739.63 and 2,091.94 is: 3,138.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.34 : 5,739.63 = 2,091.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.34/5,739.63 = 2,091.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.34x = 5,739.63 × 2,091.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.34x = 12,006,961.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,006,961.58/3,825.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.80

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