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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,870.61, 5,341.47 and 2,102.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,870.61, 5,341.47 and 2,102.25 is: 2,901.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,870.61 : 5,341.47 = 2,102.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,870.61/5,341.47 = 2,102.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,870.61x = 5,341.47 × 2,102.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,870.61x = 11,229,105.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,229,105.31/3,870.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,901.12

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