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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,835.77, 5,754.87 and 1,370.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,835.77, 5,754.87 and 1,370.54 is: 2,056.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,835.77 : 5,754.87 = 1,370.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,835.77/5,754.87 = 1,370.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,835.77x = 5,754.87 × 1,370.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,835.77x = 7,887,250.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,887,250.76/3,835.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056.24

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