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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,870.22, 5,805.60 and 1,272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,870.22, 5,805.60 and 1,272.28 is: 1,908.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,870.22 : 5,805.60 = 1,272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,870.22/5,805.60 = 1,272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,870.22x = 5,805.60 × 1,272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,870.22x = 7,386,348.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,386,348.77/3,870.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.51

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