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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,803.76, 5,706.72 and 1,338.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,803.76, 5,706.72 and 1,338.66 is: 2,008.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,803.76 : 5,706.72 = 1,338.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,803.76/5,706.72 = 1,338.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,803.76x = 5,706.72 × 1,338.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,803.76x = 7,639,357.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,639,357.80/3,803.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008.37

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