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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,786.58, 5,678.98 and 1,445.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,786.58, 5,678.98 and 1,445.72 is: 2,168.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,786.58 : 5,678.98 = 1,445.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,786.58/5,678.98 = 1,445.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,786.58x = 5,678.98 × 1,445.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,786.58x = 8,210,214.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,210,214.97/3,786.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.24

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