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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,755.06, 5,629.55 and 1,565.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,755.06, 5,629.55 and 1,565.43 is: 2,346.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,755.06 : 5,629.55 = 1,565.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,755.06/5,629.55 = 1,565.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,755.06x = 5,629.55 × 1,565.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,755.06x = 8,812,666.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,812,666.46/3,755.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.88

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