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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,870.55, 5,808.32 and 1,405.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,870.55, 5,808.32 and 1,405.15 is: 2,108.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,870.55 : 5,808.32 = 1,405.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,870.55/5,808.32 = 1,405.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,870.55x = 5,808.32 × 1,405.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,870.55x = 8,161,560.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,161,560.85/3,870.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,108.63

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