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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,832.95, 5,741.35 and 1,754.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,832.95, 5,741.35 and 1,754.71 is: 2,628.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,832.95 : 5,741.35 = 1,754.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,832.95/5,741.35 = 1,754.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,832.95x = 5,741.35 × 1,754.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,832.95x = 10,074,385.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,074,385.52/3,832.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,628.36

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