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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,848.95, 5,773.43 and 2,972.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,848.95, 5,773.43 and 2,972.73 is: 4,459.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,848.95 : 5,773.43 = 2,972.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,848.95/5,773.43 = 2,972.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,848.95x = 5,773.43 × 2,972.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,848.95x = 17,162,860.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,162,860.92/3,848.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,459.10

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