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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,808.97, 5,713.49 and 1,343.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,808.97, 5,713.49 and 1,343.23 is: 2,014.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,808.97 : 5,713.49 = 1,343.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,808.97/5,713.49 = 1,343.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,808.97x = 5,713.49 × 1,343.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,808.97x = 7,674,544.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,674,544.83/3,808.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014.86

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