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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,828.74, 5,743.64 and 1,363.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,828.74, 5,743.64 and 1,363.03 is: 2,044.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,828.74 : 5,743.64 = 1,363.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,828.74/5,743.64 = 1,363.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,828.74x = 5,743.64 × 1,363.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,828.74x = 7,828,742.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,828,742.68/3,828.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.73

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