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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,801.09, 5,698.44 and 1,337.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,801.09, 5,698.44 and 1,337.52 is: 2,005.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,801.09 : 5,698.44 = 1,337.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,801.09/5,698.44 = 1,337.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,801.09x = 5,698.44 × 1,337.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,801.09x = 7,621,777.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,621,777.47/3,801.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.16

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