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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,804.53, 5,706.74 and 1,339.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,804.53, 5,706.74 and 1,339.34 is: 2,008.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,804.53 : 5,706.74 = 1,339.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,804.53/5,706.74 = 1,339.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,804.53x = 5,706.74 × 1,339.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,804.53x = 7,643,229.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,643,229.92/3,804.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008.98

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