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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,794.38, 5,691.62 and 1,329.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,794.38, 5,691.62 and 1,329.19 is: 1,993.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,794.38 : 5,691.62 = 1,329.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,794.38/5,691.62 = 1,329.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,794.38x = 5,691.62 × 1,329.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,794.38x = 7,565,244.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,565,244.39/3,794.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.80

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