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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,813.91, 5,720.09 and 1,348.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,813.91, 5,720.09 and 1,348.81 is: 2,022.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,813.91 : 5,720.09 = 1,348.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,813.91/5,720.09 = 1,348.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,813.91x = 5,720.09 × 1,348.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,813.91x = 7,715,293.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,715,293.55/3,813.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.94

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