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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,863.16, 5,794.74 and 1,554.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,863.16, 5,794.74 and 1,554.66 is: 2,331.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,863.16 : 5,794.74 = 1,554.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,863.16/5,794.74 = 1,554.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,863.16x = 5,794.74 × 1,554.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,863.16x = 9,008,850.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,008,850.49/3,863.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.99

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