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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,870.15, 5,807.36 and 2,115.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,870.15, 5,807.36 and 2,115.09 is: 3,173.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,870.15 : 5,807.36 = 2,115.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,870.15/5,807.36 = 2,115.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,870.15x = 5,807.36 × 2,115.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,870.15x = 12,283,078.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,283,078.49/3,870.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,173.80

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