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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,833.83, 5,748.81 and 1,368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,833.83, 5,748.81 and 1,368.28 is: 2,051.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,833.83 : 5,748.81 = 1,368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,833.83/5,748.81 = 1,368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,833.83x = 5,748.81 × 1,368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,833.83x = 7,865,981.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,865,981.75/3,833.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051.73

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