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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,828.92, 5,732.23 and 2,846.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,828.92, 5,732.23 and 2,846.09 is: 4,260.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,828.92 : 5,732.23 = 2,846.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,828.92/5,732.23 = 2,846.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,828.92x = 5,732.23 × 2,846.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,828.92x = 16,314,421.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,314,421.03/3,828.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,260.84

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