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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,803.98, 5,705.52 and 1,338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,803.98, 5,705.52 and 1,338.88 is: 2,008.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,803.98 : 5,705.52 = 1,338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,803.98/5,705.52 = 1,338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,803.98x = 5,705.52 × 1,338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,803.98x = 7,639,006.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,639,006.62/3,803.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008.16

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