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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,802.84, 5,706.55 and 1,339.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,802.84, 5,706.55 and 1,339.50 is: 2,010.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,802.84 : 5,706.55 = 1,339.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,802.84/5,706.55 = 1,339.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,802.84x = 5,706.55 × 1,339.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,802.84x = 7,643,923.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,643,923.73/3,802.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.06

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