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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,847.73, 5,771.64 and 1,384.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,847.73, 5,771.64 and 1,384.31 is: 2,076.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,847.73 : 5,771.64 = 1,384.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,847.73/5,771.64 = 1,384.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,847.73x = 5,771.64 × 1,384.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,847.73x = 7,989,738.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,989,738.97/3,847.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.48

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