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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,786.33, 5,679.52 and 1,445.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,786.33, 5,679.52 and 1,445.70 is: 2,168.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,786.33 : 5,679.52 = 1,445.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,786.33/5,679.52 = 1,445.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,786.33x = 5,679.52 × 1,445.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,786.33x = 8,210,882.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,210,882.06/3,786.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.56

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