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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,805.38, 5,708.37 and 1,032.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,805.38, 5,708.37 and 1,032.29 is: 1,548.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,805.38 : 5,708.37 = 1,032.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,805.38/5,708.37 = 1,032.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,805.38x = 5,708.37 × 1,032.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,805.38x = 5,892,722.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,892,722.11/3,805.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.52

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