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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,847.83, 5,772.36 and 1,626.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,847.83, 5,772.36 and 1,626.68 is: 2,440.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,847.83 : 5,772.36 = 1,626.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,847.83/5,772.36 = 1,626.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,847.83x = 5,772.36 × 1,626.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,847.83x = 9,389,797.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,389,797.00/3,847.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.28

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