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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,838.59, 5,756.48 and 1,372.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,838.59, 5,756.48 and 1,372.74 is: 2,058.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,838.59 : 5,756.48 = 1,372.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,838.59/5,756.48 = 1,372.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,838.59x = 5,756.48 × 1,372.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,838.59x = 7,902,143.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,902,143.49/3,838.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.61

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