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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.97, 5,741.58 and 1,877.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.97, 5,741.58 and 1,877.11 is: 2,816.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.97 : 5,741.58 = 1,877.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.97/5,741.58 = 1,877.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.97x = 5,741.58 × 1,877.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.97x = 10,777,569.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,777,569.92/3,825.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,816.95

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