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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,849.68, 5,770.40 and 1,383.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,849.68, 5,770.40 and 1,383.81 is: 2,074.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,849.68 : 5,770.40 = 1,383.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,849.68/5,770.40 = 1,383.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,849.68x = 5,770.40 × 1,383.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,849.68x = 7,985,130.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,985,130.30/3,849.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.23

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