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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,828.83, 5,743.26 and 1,363.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,828.83, 5,743.26 and 1,363.74 is: 2,045.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,828.83 : 5,743.26 = 1,363.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,828.83/5,743.26 = 1,363.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,828.83x = 5,743.26 × 1,363.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,828.83x = 7,832,313.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,832,313.39/3,828.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.62

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