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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,795.54, 5,689.41 and 1,454.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,795.54, 5,689.41 and 1,454.91 is: 2,180.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,795.54 : 5,689.41 = 1,454.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,795.54/5,689.41 = 1,454.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,795.54x = 5,689.41 × 1,454.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,795.54x = 8,277,579.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,277,579.50/3,795.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.87

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