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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,849.83, 5,771.21 and 1,384.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,849.83, 5,771.21 and 1,384.06 is: 2,074.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,849.83 : 5,771.21 = 1,384.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,849.83/5,771.21 = 1,384.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,849.83x = 5,771.21 × 1,384.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,849.83x = 7,987,700.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,987,700.91/3,849.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.82

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