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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,849.44, 5,774.76 and 1,385.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,849.44, 5,774.76 and 1,385.76 is: 2,078.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,849.44 : 5,774.76 = 1,385.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,849.44/5,774.76 = 1,385.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,849.44x = 5,774.76 × 1,385.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,849.44x = 8,002,431.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,002,431.42/3,849.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.86

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