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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.73, 5,733.98 and 1,975.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.73, 5,733.98 and 1,975.83 is: 2,961.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.73 : 5,733.98 = 1,975.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.73/5,733.98 = 1,975.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.73x = 5,733.98 × 1,975.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.73x = 11,329,359.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,329,359.82/3,825.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,961.36

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