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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,855.98, 5,780.45 and 1,390.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,855.98, 5,780.45 and 1,390.25 is: 2,084.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,855.98 : 5,780.45 = 1,390.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,855.98/5,780.45 = 1,390.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,855.98x = 5,780.45 × 1,390.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,855.98x = 8,036,234.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,036,234.76/3,855.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,084.10

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