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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,831.89, 5,748.29 and 1,367.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,831.89, 5,748.29 and 1,367.06 is: 2,050.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,831.89 : 5,748.29 = 1,367.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,831.89/5,748.29 = 1,367.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,831.89x = 5,748.29 × 1,367.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,831.89x = 7,858,250.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,858,250.49/3,831.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.75

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