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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,835.95, 5,752.47 and 1,370.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,835.95, 5,752.47 and 1,370.31 is: 2,054.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,835.95 : 5,752.47 = 1,370.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,835.95/5,752.47 = 1,370.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,835.95x = 5,752.47 × 1,370.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,835.95x = 7,882,667.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,882,667.17/3,835.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.95

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