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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,870.10, 5,804.86 and 1,404.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,870.10, 5,804.86 and 1,404.46 is: 2,106.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,870.10 : 5,804.86 = 1,404.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,870.10/5,804.86 = 1,404.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,870.10x = 5,804.86 × 1,404.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,870.10x = 8,152,693.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,152,693.68/3,870.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,106.58

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