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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.95, 5,733.54 and 3,042.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.95, 5,733.54 and 3,042.48 is: 4,559.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.95 : 5,733.54 = 3,042.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.95/5,733.54 = 3,042.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.95x = 5,733.54 × 3,042.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.95x = 17,444,136.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,444,136.90/3,825.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,559.43

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