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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,835.76, 5,753.76 and 1,238.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,835.76, 5,753.76 and 1,238.96 is: 1,858.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,835.76 : 5,753.76 = 1,238.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,835.76/5,753.76 = 1,238.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,835.76x = 5,753.76 × 1,238.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,835.76x = 7,128,678.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,128,678.49/3,835.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.48

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