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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,805.08, 5,708.34 and 1,496.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,805.08, 5,708.34 and 1,496.76 is: 2,245.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,805.08 : 5,708.34 = 1,496.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,805.08/5,708.34 = 1,496.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,805.08x = 5,708.34 × 1,496.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,805.08x = 8,544,014.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,544,014.98/3,805.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.42

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