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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,845.28, 5,767.64 and 1,379.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,845.28, 5,767.64 and 1,379.64 is: 2,069.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,845.28 : 5,767.64 = 1,379.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,845.28/5,767.64 = 1,379.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,845.28x = 5,767.64 × 1,379.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,845.28x = 7,957,266.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,957,266.85/3,845.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,069.36

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