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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,830.64, 5,737.32 and 2,681.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,830.64, 5,737.32 and 2,681.52 is: 4,016.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,830.64 : 5,737.32 = 2,681.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,830.64/5,737.32 = 2,681.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,830.64x = 5,737.32 × 2,681.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,830.64x = 15,384,738.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,384,738.33/3,830.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.23

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