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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,806.31, 5,709.33 and 1,033.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,806.31, 5,709.33 and 1,033.41 is: 1,550.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,806.31 : 5,709.33 = 1,033.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,806.31/5,709.33 = 1,033.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,806.31x = 5,709.33 × 1,033.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,806.31x = 5,900,078.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,900,078.72/3,806.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.08

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