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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,835.95, 5,753.97 and 1,238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,835.95, 5,753.97 and 1,238.88 is: 1,858.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,835.95 : 5,753.97 = 1,238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,835.95/5,753.97 = 1,238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,835.95x = 5,753.97 × 1,238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,835.95x = 7,128,478.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,128,478.35/3,835.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.33

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