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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,850.74, 5,773.41 and 2,369.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,850.74, 5,773.41 and 2,369.79 is: 3,553.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,850.74 : 5,773.41 = 2,369.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,850.74/5,773.41 = 2,369.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,850.74x = 5,773.41 × 2,369.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,850.74x = 13,681,769.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,681,769.28/3,850.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.02

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