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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,850.65, 5,773.95 and 1,385.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,850.65, 5,773.95 and 1,385.10 is: 2,076.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,850.65 : 5,773.95 = 1,385.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,850.65/5,773.95 = 1,385.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,850.65x = 5,773.95 × 1,385.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,850.65x = 7,997,498.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,997,498.15/3,850.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.92

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