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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.50, 5,737.50 and 1,360.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.50, 5,737.50 and 1,360.35 is: 2,040.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.50 : 5,737.50 = 1,360.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.50/5,737.50 = 1,360.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.50x = 5,737.50 × 1,360.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.50x = 7,805,008.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,805,008.13/3,825.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,040.26

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