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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,805.83, 5,708.72 and 1,957.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,805.83, 5,708.72 and 1,957.46 is: 2,936.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,805.83 : 5,708.72 = 1,957.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,805.83/5,708.72 = 1,957.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,805.83x = 5,708.72 × 1,957.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,805.83x = 11,174,591.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,174,591.05/3,805.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,936.18

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