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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,812.16, 5,718.26 and 1,346.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,812.16, 5,718.26 and 1,346.70 is: 2,020.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,812.16 : 5,718.26 = 1,346.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,812.16/5,718.26 = 1,346.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,812.16x = 5,718.26 × 1,346.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,812.16x = 7,700,780.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,700,780.74/3,812.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.06

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