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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,908.83, 5,855.39 and 1,825.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,908.83, 5,855.39 and 1,825.96 is: 2,735.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,908.83 : 5,855.39 = 1,825.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,908.83/5,855.39 = 1,825.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,908.83x = 5,855.39 × 1,825.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,908.83x = 10,691,707.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,691,707.92/3,908.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,735.27

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