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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,807.65, 5,709.96 and 1,466.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,807.65, 5,709.96 and 1,466.35 is: 2,198.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,807.65 : 5,709.96 = 1,466.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,807.65/5,709.96 = 1,466.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,807.65x = 5,709.96 × 1,466.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,807.65x = 8,372,811.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,372,811.50/3,807.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,198.95

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