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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,835.83, 5,753.44 and 1,644.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,835.83, 5,753.44 and 1,644.58 is: 2,466.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,835.83 : 5,753.44 = 1,644.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,835.83/5,753.44 = 1,644.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,835.83x = 5,753.44 × 1,644.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,835.83x = 9,461,992.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,461,992.36/3,835.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,466.74

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