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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,809.98, 5,714.70 and 1,344.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,809.98, 5,714.70 and 1,344.61 is: 2,016.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,809.98 : 5,714.70 = 1,344.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,809.98/5,714.70 = 1,344.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,809.98x = 5,714.70 × 1,344.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,809.98x = 7,684,042.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,684,042.77/3,809.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.82

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