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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,805.60, 5,710.40 and 2,702.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,805.60, 5,710.40 and 2,702.14 is: 4,054.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,805.60 : 5,710.40 = 2,702.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,805.60/5,710.40 = 2,702.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,805.60x = 5,710.40 × 2,702.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,805.60x = 15,430,300.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,430,300.26/3,805.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,054.63

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