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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,801.06, 5,702.34 and 1,336.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,801.06, 5,702.34 and 1,336.14 is: 2,004.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,801.06 : 5,702.34 = 1,336.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,801.06/5,702.34 = 1,336.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,801.06x = 5,702.34 × 1,336.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,801.06x = 7,619,124.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,619,124.57/3,801.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.47

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