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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,850.45, 5,763.87 and 2,741.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,850.45, 5,763.87 and 2,741.25 is: 4,103.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,850.45 : 5,763.87 = 2,741.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,850.45/5,763.87 = 2,741.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,850.45x = 5,763.87 × 2,741.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,850.45x = 15,800,230.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,800,230.25/3,850.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,103.48

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