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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,759.72, 5,639.58 and 2,296.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,759.72, 5,639.58 and 2,296.05 is: 3,444.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,759.72 : 5,639.58 = 2,296.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,759.72/5,639.58 = 2,296.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,759.72x = 5,639.58 × 2,296.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,759.72x = 12,948,757.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,948,757.66/3,759.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.08

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