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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,849.28, 5,773.92 and 1,384.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,849.28, 5,773.92 and 1,384.11 is: 2,076.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,849.28 : 5,773.92 = 1,384.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,849.28/5,773.92 = 1,384.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,849.28x = 5,773.92 × 1,384.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,849.28x = 7,991,740.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,991,740.41/3,849.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.17

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