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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,863.37, 5,791.82 and 1,554.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,863.37, 5,791.82 and 1,554.33 is: 2,330.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,863.37 : 5,791.82 = 1,554.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,863.37/5,791.82 = 1,554.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,863.37x = 5,791.82 × 1,554.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,863.37x = 9,002,391.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,002,391.81/3,863.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.19

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