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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,805.91, 5,708.85 and 1,434.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,805.91, 5,708.85 and 1,434.43 is: 2,151.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,805.91 : 5,708.85 = 1,434.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,805.91/5,708.85 = 1,434.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,805.91x = 5,708.85 × 1,434.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,805.91x = 8,188,931.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,188,931.43/3,805.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,151.64

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