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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,843.19, 5,764.72 and 1,246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,843.19, 5,764.72 and 1,246.13 is: 1,869.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,843.19 : 5,764.72 = 1,246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,843.19/5,764.72 = 1,246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,843.19x = 5,764.72 × 1,246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,843.19x = 7,183,590.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,183,590.53/3,843.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.17

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