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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,805.49, 5,708.59 and 1,032.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,805.49, 5,708.59 and 1,032.19 is: 1,548.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,805.49 : 5,708.59 = 1,032.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,805.49/5,708.59 = 1,032.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,805.49x = 5,708.59 × 1,032.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,805.49x = 5,892,332.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,892,332.66/3,805.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.38

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