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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,832.76, 5,747.70 and 1,235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,832.76, 5,747.70 and 1,235 is: 1,852.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,832.76 : 5,747.70 = 1,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,832.76/5,747.70 = 1,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,832.76x = 5,747.70 × 1,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,832.76x = 7,098,409.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,098,409.50/3,832.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.04

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