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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,844.83, 5,762.69 and 1,763.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,844.83, 5,762.69 and 1,763.09 is: 2,642.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,844.83 : 5,762.69 = 1,763.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,844.83/5,762.69 = 1,763.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,844.83x = 5,762.69 × 1,763.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,844.83x = 10,160,103.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,160,103.48/3,844.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,642.54

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