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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,870.54, 5,803.90 and 2,701.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,870.54, 5,803.90 and 2,701.10 is: 4,050.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,870.54 : 5,803.90 = 2,701.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,870.54/5,803.90 = 2,701.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,870.54x = 5,803.90 × 2,701.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,870.54x = 15,676,914.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,676,914.29/3,870.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.32

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