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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,845.62, 5,768.41 and 1,072.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,845.62, 5,768.41 and 1,072.29 is: 1,608.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,845.62 : 5,768.41 = 1,072.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,845.62/5,768.41 = 1,072.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,845.62x = 5,768.41 × 1,072.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,845.62x = 6,185,408.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,185,408.36/3,845.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.43

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