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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,845.70, 5,768.55 and 3,153.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,845.70, 5,768.55 and 3,153.15 is: 4,729.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,845.70 : 5,768.55 = 3,153.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,845.70/5,768.55 = 3,153.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,845.70x = 5,768.55 × 3,153.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,845.70x = 18,189,103.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,189,103.43/3,845.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,729.73

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