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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,843.76, 5,758.04 and 2,541.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,843.76, 5,758.04 and 2,541.28 is: 3,806.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,843.76 : 5,758.04 = 2,541.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,843.76/5,758.04 = 2,541.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,843.76x = 5,758.04 × 2,541.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,843.76x = 14,632,791.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,632,791.89/3,843.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.90

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