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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,835.73, 5,752.76 and 1,370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,835.73, 5,752.76 and 1,370.72 is: 2,055.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,835.73 : 5,752.76 = 1,370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,835.73/5,752.76 = 1,370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,835.73x = 5,752.76 × 1,370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,835.73x = 7,885,387.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,885,387.57/3,835.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.78

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