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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.72, 5,738.66 and 1,485.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.72, 5,738.66 and 1,485.48 is: 2,228.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.72 : 5,738.66 = 1,485.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.72/5,738.66 = 1,485.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.72x = 5,738.66 × 1,485.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.72x = 8,524,664.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,524,664.66/3,825.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.25

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