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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,845.35, 5,764.56 and 1,379.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,845.35, 5,764.56 and 1,379.59 is: 2,068.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,845.35 : 5,764.56 = 1,379.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,845.35/5,764.56 = 1,379.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,845.35x = 5,764.56 × 1,379.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,845.35x = 7,952,729.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,952,729.33/3,845.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.14

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