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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,835.93, 5,752.76 and 1,644.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,835.93, 5,752.76 and 1,644.15 is: 2,465.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,835.93 : 5,752.76 = 1,644.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,835.93/5,752.76 = 1,644.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,835.93x = 5,752.76 × 1,644.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,835.93x = 9,458,400.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,458,400.35/3,835.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,465.74

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