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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,845.42, 5,761.14 and 2,672.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,845.42, 5,761.14 and 2,672.94 is: 4,004.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,845.42 : 5,761.14 = 2,672.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,845.42/5,761.14 = 2,672.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,845.42x = 5,761.14 × 2,672.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,845.42x = 15,399,181.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,399,181.55/3,845.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.55

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