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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,828.74, 5,741.96 and 1,363.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,828.74, 5,741.96 and 1,363.23 is: 2,044.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,828.74 : 5,741.96 = 1,363.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,828.74/5,741.96 = 1,363.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,828.74x = 5,741.96 × 1,363.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,828.74x = 7,827,605.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,827,605.31/3,828.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.44

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