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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,832.93, 5,749.35 and 1,059.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,832.93, 5,749.35 and 1,059.63 is: 1,589.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,832.93 : 5,749.35 = 1,059.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,832.93/5,749.35 = 1,059.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,832.93x = 5,749.35 × 1,059.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,832.93x = 6,092,183.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,092,183.74/3,832.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.43

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