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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,832.98, 5,750.54 and 1,368.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,832.98, 5,750.54 and 1,368.05 is: 2,052.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,832.98 : 5,750.54 = 1,368.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,832.98/5,750.54 = 1,368.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,832.98x = 5,750.54 × 1,368.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,832.98x = 7,866,990.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,866,990.65/3,832.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.45

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