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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,849.06, 5,774.16 and 1,251.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,849.06, 5,774.16 and 1,251.36 is: 1,877.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,849.06 : 5,774.16 = 1,251.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,849.06/5,774.16 = 1,251.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,849.06x = 5,774.16 × 1,251.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,849.06x = 7,225,552.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,225,552.86/3,849.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.23

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