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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,795.99, 5,695.61 and 1,847.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,795.99, 5,695.61 and 1,847.67 is: 2,772.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,795.99 : 5,695.61 = 1,847.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,795.99/5,695.61 = 1,847.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,795.99x = 5,695.61 × 1,847.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,795.99x = 10,523,598.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,523,598.49/3,795.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.29

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