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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,807.42, 5,710.72 and 1,034.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,807.42, 5,710.72 and 1,034.39 is: 1,551.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,807.42 : 5,710.72 = 1,034.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,807.42/5,710.72 = 1,034.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,807.42x = 5,710.72 × 1,034.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,807.42x = 5,907,111.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,907,111.66/3,807.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.47

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