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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,794.32, 5,691.66 and 3,065.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,794.32, 5,691.66 and 3,065.32 is: 4,598.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,794.32 : 5,691.66 = 3,065.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,794.32/5,691.66 = 3,065.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,794.32x = 5,691.66 × 3,065.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,794.32x = 17,446,759.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,446,759.23/3,794.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.13

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