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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,808.35, 5,711.49 and 1,341.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,808.35, 5,711.49 and 1,341.84 is: 2,012.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,808.35 : 5,711.49 = 1,341.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,808.35/5,711.49 = 1,341.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,808.35x = 5,711.49 × 1,341.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,808.35x = 7,663,905.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,663,905.74/3,808.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.40

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