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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,845.66, 5,767.34 and 1,653.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,845.66, 5,767.34 and 1,653.86 is: 2,480.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,845.66 : 5,767.34 = 1,653.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,845.66/5,767.34 = 1,653.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,845.66x = 5,767.34 × 1,653.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,845.66x = 9,538,391.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,538,391.49/3,845.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,480.30

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