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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,832.58, 5,748.96 and 1,235.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,832.58, 5,748.96 and 1,235.42 is: 1,853.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,832.58 : 5,748.96 = 1,235.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,832.58/5,748.96 = 1,235.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,832.58x = 5,748.96 × 1,235.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,832.58x = 7,102,380.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,102,380.16/3,832.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.16

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