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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,864.62, 5,793.69 and 1,555.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,864.62, 5,793.69 and 1,555.58 is: 2,332.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,864.62 : 5,793.69 = 1,555.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,864.62/5,793.69 = 1,555.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,864.62x = 5,793.69 × 1,555.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,864.62x = 9,012,548.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,012,548.29/3,864.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.07

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