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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.66, 5,736.60 and 1,360.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.66, 5,736.60 and 1,360.14 is: 2,039.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.66 : 5,736.60 = 1,360.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.66/5,736.60 = 1,360.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.66x = 5,736.60 × 1,360.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.66x = 7,802,579.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,802,579.12/3,825.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.54

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