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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,810.70, 5,253.98 and 2,915.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,810.70, 5,253.98 and 2,915.54 is: 4,019.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,810.70 : 5,253.98 = 2,915.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,810.70/5,253.98 = 2,915.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,810.70x = 5,253.98 × 2,915.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,810.70x = 15,318,188.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,318,188.85/3,810.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.78

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