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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,863.93, 5,797.58 and 1,525.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,863.93, 5,797.58 and 1,525.64 is: 2,289.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,863.93 : 5,797.58 = 1,525.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,863.93/5,797.58 = 1,525.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,863.93x = 5,797.58 × 1,525.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,863.93x = 8,844,983.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,844,983.34/3,863.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.12

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