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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,838.91, 5,758.97 and 1,373.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,838.91, 5,758.97 and 1,373.13 is: 2,059.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,838.91 : 5,758.97 = 1,373.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,838.91/5,758.97 = 1,373.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,838.91x = 5,758.97 × 1,373.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,838.91x = 7,907,807.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,907,807.61/3,838.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.91

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