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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,805.70, 5,706.72 and 1,340.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,805.70, 5,706.72 and 1,340.69 is: 2,010.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,805.70 : 5,706.72 = 1,340.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,805.70/5,706.72 = 1,340.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,805.70x = 5,706.72 × 1,340.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,805.70x = 7,650,913.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,650,913.90/3,805.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.39

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