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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,803.65, 5,705.49 and 1,171.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,803.65, 5,705.49 and 1,171.14 is: 1,756.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,803.65 : 5,705.49 = 1,171.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,803.65/5,705.49 = 1,171.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,803.65x = 5,705.49 × 1,171.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,803.65x = 6,681,924.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,681,924.63/3,803.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.71

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