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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,780.93, 5,665.62 and 1,588.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,780.93, 5,665.62 and 1,588.46 is: 2,380.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,780.93 : 5,665.62 = 1,588.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,780.93/5,665.62 = 1,588.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,780.93x = 5,665.62 × 1,588.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,780.93x = 8,999,610.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,999,610.75/3,780.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,380.26

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