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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,851.84, 5,773.52 and 1,511.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,851.84, 5,773.52 and 1,511.14 is: 2,265.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,851.84 : 5,773.52 = 1,511.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,851.84/5,773.52 = 1,511.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,851.84x = 5,773.52 × 1,511.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,851.84x = 8,724,597.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,724,597.01/3,851.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,265.05

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