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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,803.95, 5,707.56 and 2,046.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,803.95, 5,707.56 and 2,046.89 is: 3,071.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,803.95 : 5,707.56 = 2,046.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,803.95/5,707.56 = 2,046.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,803.95x = 5,707.56 × 2,046.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,803.95x = 11,682,747.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,682,747.49/3,803.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.21

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