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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,795.48, 5,691.40 and 2,151.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,795.48, 5,691.40 and 2,151.59 is: 3,226.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,795.48 : 5,691.40 = 2,151.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,795.48/5,691.40 = 2,151.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,795.48x = 5,691.40 × 2,151.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,795.48x = 12,245,554.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,245,554.90/3,795.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.35

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