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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,870.59, 5,807.09 and 1,404.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,870.59, 5,807.09 and 1,404.74 is: 2,107.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,870.59 : 5,807.09 = 1,404.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,870.59/5,807.09 = 1,404.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,870.59x = 5,807.09 × 1,404.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,870.59x = 8,157,469.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,157,469.64/3,870.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,107.55

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