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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,863.22, 5,795.84 and 1,671.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,863.22, 5,795.84 and 1,671.44 is: 2,507.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,863.22 : 5,795.84 = 1,671.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,863.22/5,795.84 = 1,671.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,863.22x = 5,795.84 × 1,671.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,863.22x = 9,687,374.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,687,374.01/3,863.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,507.59

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