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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,849.57, 5,774.37 and 3,200.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,849.57, 5,774.37 and 3,200.76 is: 4,801.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,849.57 : 5,774.37 = 3,200.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,849.57/5,774.37 = 3,200.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,849.57x = 5,774.37 × 3,200.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,849.57x = 18,482,372.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,482,372.52/3,849.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,801.15

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