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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,810.90, 5,261.58 and 2,925.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,810.90, 5,261.58 and 2,925.12 is: 4,038.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,810.90 : 5,261.58 = 2,925.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,810.90/5,261.58 = 2,925.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,810.90x = 5,261.58 × 2,925.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,810.90x = 15,390,752.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,390,752.89/3,810.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.61

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