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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,870.42, 5,808.14 and 1,405.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,870.42, 5,808.14 and 1,405.03 is: 2,108.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,870.42 : 5,808.14 = 1,405.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,870.42/5,808.14 = 1,405.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,870.42x = 5,808.14 × 1,405.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,870.42x = 8,160,610.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,160,610.94/3,870.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,108.46

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