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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,844.65, 5,766.97 and 1,763.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,844.65, 5,766.97 and 1,763.28 is: 2,644.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,844.65 : 5,766.97 = 1,763.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,844.65/5,766.97 = 1,763.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,844.65x = 5,766.97 × 1,763.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,844.65x = 10,168,782.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,168,782.86/3,844.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,644.92

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