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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,805.57, 5,708.36 and 1,032.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,805.57, 5,708.36 and 1,032.24 is: 1,548.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,805.57 : 5,708.36 = 1,032.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,805.57/5,708.36 = 1,032.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,805.57x = 5,708.36 × 1,032.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,805.57x = 5,892,397.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,892,397.53/3,805.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.36

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