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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,845.80, 5,764.74 and 1,652.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,845.80, 5,764.74 and 1,652.68 is: 2,477.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,845.80 : 5,764.74 = 1,652.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,845.80/5,764.74 = 1,652.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,845.80x = 5,764.74 × 1,652.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,845.80x = 9,527,270.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,527,270.50/3,845.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.32

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