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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,830.51, 5,744.88 and 1,365.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,830.51, 5,744.88 and 1,365.27 is: 2,047.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,830.51 : 5,744.88 = 1,365.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,830.51/5,744.88 = 1,365.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,830.51x = 5,744.88 × 1,365.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,830.51x = 7,843,312.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,843,312.32/3,830.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.59

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