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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,855.64, 5,320.77 and 2,087.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,855.64, 5,320.77 and 2,087.24 is: 2,880.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,855.64 : 5,320.77 = 2,087.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,855.64/5,320.77 = 2,087.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,855.64x = 5,320.77 × 2,087.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,855.64x = 11,105,745.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,105,745.10/3,855.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,880.39

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