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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.51, 5,738.54 and 1,602.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.51, 5,738.54 and 1,602.11 is: 2,403.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.51 : 5,738.54 = 1,602.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.51/5,738.54 = 1,602.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.51x = 5,738.54 × 1,602.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.51x = 9,193,735.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,193,735.62/3,825.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,403.27

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