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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,832.49, 5,749.33 and 1,235.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,832.49, 5,749.33 and 1,235.69 is: 1,853.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,832.49 : 5,749.33 = 1,235.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,832.49/5,749.33 = 1,235.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,832.49x = 5,749.33 × 1,235.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,832.49x = 7,104,357.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,104,357.75/3,832.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.72

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