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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,828.53, 5,742.79 and 1,055.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,828.53, 5,742.79 and 1,055.22 is: 1,582.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,828.53 : 5,742.79 = 1,055.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,828.53/5,742.79 = 1,055.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,828.53x = 5,742.79 × 1,055.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,828.53x = 6,059,906.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,059,906.86/3,828.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.83

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