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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,799.59, 5,688.89 and 1,946.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,799.59, 5,688.89 and 1,946.76 is: 2,914.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,799.59 : 5,688.89 = 1,946.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,799.59/5,688.89 = 1,946.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,799.59x = 5,688.89 × 1,946.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,799.59x = 11,074,903.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,074,903.50/3,799.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,914.76

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