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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,863.62, 5,792.19 and 1,554.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,863.62, 5,792.19 and 1,554.58 is: 2,330.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,863.62 : 5,792.19 = 1,554.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,863.62/5,792.19 = 1,554.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,863.62x = 5,792.19 × 1,554.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,863.62x = 9,004,422.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,004,422.73/3,863.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.57

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