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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,808.99, 5,710.05 and 1,343.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,808.99, 5,710.05 and 1,343.37 is: 2,013.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,808.99 : 5,710.05 = 1,343.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,808.99/5,710.05 = 1,343.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,808.99x = 5,710.05 × 1,343.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,808.99x = 7,670,729.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,670,729.18/3,808.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.85

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