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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,828.48, 5,742.72 and 1,092.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,828.48, 5,742.72 and 1,092.48 is: 1,638.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,828.48 : 5,742.72 = 1,092.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,828.48/5,742.72 = 1,092.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,828.48x = 5,742.72 × 1,092.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,828.48x = 6,273,806.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,273,806.75/3,828.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.72

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