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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,794.96, 5,691.33 and 1,329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,794.96, 5,691.33 and 1,329.32 is: 1,993.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,794.96 : 5,691.33 = 1,329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,794.96/5,691.33 = 1,329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,794.96x = 5,691.33 × 1,329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,794.96x = 7,565,598.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,565,598.80/3,794.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.59

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