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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,845.44, 5,767.96 and 1,072.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,845.44, 5,767.96 and 1,072.27 is: 1,608.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,845.44 : 5,767.96 = 1,072.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,845.44/5,767.96 = 1,072.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,845.44x = 5,767.96 × 1,072.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,845.44x = 6,184,810.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,184,810.47/3,845.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.35

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