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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,795.83, 5,688.46 and 1,943.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,795.83, 5,688.46 and 1,943.04 is: 2,911.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,795.83 : 5,688.46 = 1,943.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,795.83/5,688.46 = 1,943.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,795.83x = 5,688.46 × 1,943.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,795.83x = 11,052,897.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,052,897.08/3,795.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,911.85

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