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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,845.39, 5,759.71 and 2,527.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,845.39, 5,759.71 and 2,527.66 is: 3,785.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,845.39 : 5,759.71 = 2,527.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,845.39/5,759.71 = 2,527.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,845.39x = 5,759.71 × 2,527.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,845.39x = 14,558,553.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,558,553.46/3,845.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.98

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