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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,832.49, 5,749.77 and 1,367.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,832.49, 5,749.77 and 1,367.57 is: 2,051.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,832.49 : 5,749.77 = 1,367.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,832.49/5,749.77 = 1,367.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,832.49x = 5,749.77 × 1,367.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,832.49x = 7,863,212.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,863,212.96/3,832.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051.72

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