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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,805.35, 5,708.40 and 1,032.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,805.35, 5,708.40 and 1,032.06 is: 1,548.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,805.35 : 5,708.40 = 1,032.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,805.35/5,708.40 = 1,032.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,805.35x = 5,708.40 × 1,032.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,805.35x = 5,891,411.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,891,411.30/3,805.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.19

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