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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,795.08, 5,688.71 and 1,454.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,795.08, 5,688.71 and 1,454.45 is: 2,180.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,795.08 : 5,688.71 = 1,454.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,795.08/5,688.71 = 1,454.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,795.08x = 5,688.71 × 1,454.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,795.08x = 8,273,908.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,273,908.54/3,795.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.17

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