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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,795.84, 5,688 and 1,486.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,795.84, 5,688 and 1,486.08 is: 2,226.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,795.84 : 5,688 = 1,486.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,795.84/5,688 = 1,486.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,795.84x = 5,688 × 1,486.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,795.84x = 8,452,823.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,452,823.04/3,795.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.86

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