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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,845.93, 5,768.92 and 1,506.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,845.93, 5,768.92 and 1,506.20 is: 2,259.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,845.93 : 5,768.92 = 1,506.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,845.93/5,768.92 = 1,506.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,845.93x = 5,768.92 × 1,506.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,845.93x = 8,689,120.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,689,120.34/3,845.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,259.30

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