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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,845.66, 5,770.29 and 1,995.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,845.66, 5,770.29 and 1,995.77 is: 2,994.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,845.66 : 5,770.29 = 1,995.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,845.66/5,770.29 = 1,995.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,845.66x = 5,770.29 × 1,995.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,845.66x = 11,516,142.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,516,142.82/3,845.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,994.59

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