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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,802.17, 5,702.55 and 1,336.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,802.17, 5,702.55 and 1,336.67 is: 2,004.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,802.17 : 5,702.55 = 1,336.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,802.17/5,702.55 = 1,336.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,802.17x = 5,702.55 × 1,336.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,802.17x = 7,622,399.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,622,399.00/3,802.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.75

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