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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.44, 5,738.68 and 1,359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.44, 5,738.68 and 1,359.52 is: 2,039.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.44 : 5,738.68 = 1,359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.44/5,738.68 = 1,359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.44x = 5,738.68 × 1,359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.44x = 7,801,850.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,801,850.23/3,825.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.46

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