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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,805.27, 5,710.46 and 1,340.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,805.27, 5,710.46 and 1,340.10 is: 2,011.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,805.27 : 5,710.46 = 1,340.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,805.27/5,710.46 = 1,340.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,805.27x = 5,710.46 × 1,340.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,805.27x = 7,652,580.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,652,580.75/3,805.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.05

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