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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,785.58, 5,674.38 and 1,444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,785.58, 5,674.38 and 1,444.08 is: 2,164.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,785.58 : 5,674.38 = 1,444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,785.58/5,674.38 = 1,444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,785.58x = 5,674.38 × 1,444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,785.58x = 8,194,258.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,194,258.67/3,785.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.60

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