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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,805.65, 5,711.03 and 1,340.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,805.65, 5,711.03 and 1,340.48 is: 2,011.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,805.65 : 5,711.03 = 1,340.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,805.65/5,711.03 = 1,340.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,805.65x = 5,711.03 × 1,340.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,805.65x = 7,655,486.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,655,486.24/3,805.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.61

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