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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,807.47, 5,710.44 and 1,342.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,807.47, 5,710.44 and 1,342.39 is: 2,013.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,807.47 : 5,710.44 = 1,342.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,807.47/5,710.44 = 1,342.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,807.47x = 5,710.44 × 1,342.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,807.47x = 7,665,637.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,665,637.55/3,807.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.32

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