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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,845.77, 5,764.66 and 1,868.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,845.77, 5,764.66 and 1,868.47 is: 2,800.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,845.77 : 5,764.66 = 1,868.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,845.77/5,764.66 = 1,868.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,845.77x = 5,764.66 × 1,868.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,845.77x = 10,771,075.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,771,075.19/3,845.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,800.76

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