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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,791.94, 5,688.39 and 1,483.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,791.94, 5,688.39 and 1,483.14 is: 2,224.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,791.94 : 5,688.39 = 1,483.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,791.94/5,688.39 = 1,483.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,791.94x = 5,688.39 × 1,483.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,791.94x = 8,436,678.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,436,678.74/3,791.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.90

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