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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,828.54, 5,733.69 and 2,659.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,828.54, 5,733.69 and 2,659.71 is: 3,983.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,828.54 : 5,733.69 = 2,659.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,828.54/5,733.69 = 2,659.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,828.54x = 5,733.69 × 2,659.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,828.54x = 15,249,952.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,249,952.63/3,828.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.23

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