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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,791.58, 5,687.34 and 1,451.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,791.58, 5,687.34 and 1,451.04 is: 2,176.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,791.58 : 5,687.34 = 1,451.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,791.58/5,687.34 = 1,451.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,791.58x = 5,687.34 × 1,451.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,791.58x = 8,252,557.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,252,557.83/3,791.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176.55

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