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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,828.71, 5,743.34 and 1,055.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,828.71, 5,743.34 and 1,055.59 is: 1,583.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,828.71 : 5,743.34 = 1,055.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,828.71/5,743.34 = 1,055.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,828.71x = 5,743.34 × 1,055.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,828.71x = 6,062,612.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,062,612.27/3,828.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.46

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