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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,795.39, 5,687.58 and 2,039.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,795.39, 5,687.58 and 2,039.01 is: 3,055.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,795.39 : 5,687.58 = 2,039.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,795.39/5,687.58 = 2,039.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,795.39x = 5,687.58 × 2,039.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,795.39x = 11,597,032.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,597,032.50/3,795.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.56

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