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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,843.66, 5,764.86 and 1,070.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,843.66, 5,764.86 and 1,070.52 is: 1,605.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,843.66 : 5,764.86 = 1,070.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,843.66/5,764.86 = 1,070.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,843.66x = 5,764.86 × 1,070.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,843.66x = 6,171,397.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,171,397.93/3,843.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.60

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