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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,843.48, 5,774.45 and 2,459.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,843.48, 5,774.45 and 2,459.52 is: 3,695.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,843.48 : 5,774.45 = 2,459.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,843.48/5,774.45 = 2,459.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,843.48x = 5,774.45 × 2,459.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,843.48x = 14,202,362.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,202,362.97/3,843.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.18

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