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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,803.52, 5,707.44 and 1,338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,803.52, 5,707.44 and 1,338.88 is: 2,009.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,803.52 : 5,707.44 = 1,338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,803.52/5,707.44 = 1,338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,803.52x = 5,707.44 × 1,338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,803.52x = 7,641,577.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,641,577.27/3,803.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.08

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