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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,795.93, 5,689.58 and 1,843.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,795.93, 5,689.58 and 1,843.65 is: 2,763.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,795.93 : 5,689.58 = 1,843.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,795.93/5,689.58 = 1,843.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,795.93x = 5,689.58 × 1,843.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,795.93x = 10,489,584.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,489,584.95/3,795.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,763.38

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