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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,849.73, 5,770.95 and 1,511.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,849.73, 5,770.95 and 1,511.23 is: 2,265.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,849.73 : 5,770.95 = 1,511.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,849.73/5,770.95 = 1,511.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,849.73x = 5,770.95 × 1,511.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,849.73x = 8,721,239.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,721,239.73/3,849.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,265.42

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