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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,843.37, 5,764.42 and 1,377.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,843.37, 5,764.42 and 1,377.73 is: 2,066.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,843.37 : 5,764.42 = 1,377.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,843.37/5,764.42 = 1,377.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,843.37x = 5,764.42 × 1,377.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,843.37x = 7,941,814.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,941,814.37/3,843.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.37

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