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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,804.74, 5,707.46 and 1,031.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,804.74, 5,707.46 and 1,031.43 is: 1,547.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,804.74 : 5,707.46 = 1,031.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,804.74/5,707.46 = 1,031.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,804.74x = 5,707.46 × 1,031.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,804.74x = 5,886,840.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,886,840.31/3,804.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.24

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