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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,808.98, 5,714.32 and 1,343.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,808.98, 5,714.32 and 1,343.82 is: 2,016.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,808.98 : 5,714.32 = 1,343.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,808.98/5,714.32 = 1,343.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,808.98x = 5,714.32 × 1,343.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,808.98x = 7,679,006.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,679,006.58/3,808.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.03

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