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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,855.67, 5,783.48 and 1,082.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,855.67, 5,783.48 and 1,082.34 is: 1,623.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,855.67 : 5,783.48 = 1,082.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,855.67/5,783.48 = 1,082.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,855.67x = 5,783.48 × 1,082.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,855.67x = 6,259,720.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,259,720.63/3,855.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.51

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