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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.41, 5,739.02 and 1,360.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.41, 5,739.02 and 1,360.44 is: 2,040.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.41 : 5,739.02 = 1,360.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.41/5,739.02 = 1,360.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.41x = 5,739.02 × 1,360.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.41x = 7,807,585.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,807,585.57/3,825.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,040.98

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