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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,848.45, 5,773.49 and 1,251.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,848.45, 5,773.49 and 1,251.19 is: 1,877.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,848.45 : 5,773.49 = 1,251.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,848.45/5,773.49 = 1,251.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,848.45x = 5,773.49 × 1,251.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,848.45x = 7,223,721.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,223,721.65/3,848.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.05

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