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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,806.67, 5,710.46 and 1,340.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,806.67, 5,710.46 and 1,340.98 is: 2,011.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,806.67 : 5,710.46 = 1,340.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,806.67/5,710.46 = 1,340.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,806.67x = 5,710.46 × 1,340.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,806.67x = 7,657,577.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,657,577.39/3,806.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.62

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