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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,802.65, 5,703.99 and 1,170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,802.65, 5,703.99 and 1,170.14 is: 1,755.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,802.65 : 5,703.99 = 1,170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,802.65/5,703.99 = 1,170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,802.65x = 5,703.99 × 1,170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,802.65x = 6,674,449.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,674,449.99/3,802.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.21

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