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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,841.84, 5,761.35 and 1,375.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,841.84, 5,761.35 and 1,375.99 is: 2,063.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,841.84 : 5,761.35 = 1,375.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,841.84/5,761.35 = 1,375.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,841.84x = 5,761.35 × 1,375.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,841.84x = 7,927,559.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,927,559.99/3,841.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.48

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