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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,795.59, 5,693.69 and 1,456.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,795.59, 5,693.69 and 1,456.72 is: 2,185.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,795.59 : 5,693.69 = 1,456.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,795.59/5,693.69 = 1,456.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,795.59x = 5,693.69 × 1,456.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,795.59x = 8,294,101.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,294,101.50/3,795.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,185.19

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