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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,826.83, 5,738.93 and 1,486.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,826.83, 5,738.93 and 1,486.28 is: 2,228.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,826.83 : 5,738.93 = 1,486.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,826.83/5,738.93 = 1,486.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,826.83x = 5,738.93 × 1,486.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,826.83x = 8,529,663.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,529,663.80/3,826.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.91

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