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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,759.71, 5,640.38 and 1,568.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,759.71, 5,640.38 and 1,568.66 is: 2,353.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,759.71 : 5,640.38 = 1,568.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,759.71/5,640.38 = 1,568.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,759.71x = 5,640.38 × 1,568.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,759.71x = 8,847,830.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,847,830.65/3,759.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.33

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