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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,811.53, 5,713.69 and 1,344.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,811.53, 5,713.69 and 1,344.65 is: 2,015.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,811.53 : 5,713.69 = 1,344.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,811.53/5,713.69 = 1,344.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,811.53x = 5,713.69 × 1,344.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,811.53x = 7,682,915.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,682,915.99/3,811.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015.70

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