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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,843.81, 5,763.08 and 1,378.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,843.81, 5,763.08 and 1,378.58 is: 2,066.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,843.81 : 5,763.08 = 1,378.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,843.81/5,763.08 = 1,378.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,843.81x = 5,763.08 × 1,378.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,843.81x = 7,944,831.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,944,831.12/3,843.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.92

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