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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,759.62, 5,638.89 and 1,567.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,759.62, 5,638.89 and 1,567.94 is: 2,351.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,759.62 : 5,638.89 = 1,567.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,759.62/5,638.89 = 1,567.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,759.62x = 5,638.89 × 1,567.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,759.62x = 8,841,441.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,841,441.19/3,759.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.68

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