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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,810.61, 5,717.76 and 1,346.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,810.61, 5,717.76 and 1,346.59 is: 2,020.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,810.61 : 5,717.76 = 1,346.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,810.61/5,717.76 = 1,346.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,810.61x = 5,717.76 × 1,346.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,810.61x = 7,699,480.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,699,480.54/3,810.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.54

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