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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,795.85, 5,689.31 and 1,713.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,795.85, 5,689.31 and 1,713.42 is: 2,568.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,795.85 : 5,689.31 = 1,713.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,795.85/5,689.31 = 1,713.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,795.85x = 5,689.31 × 1,713.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,795.85x = 9,748,177.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,748,177.54/3,795.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,568.11

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