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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,870.61, 5,805.89 and 1,273.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,870.61, 5,805.89 and 1,273.54 is: 1,910.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,870.61 : 5,805.89 = 1,273.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,870.61/5,805.89 = 1,273.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,870.61x = 5,805.89 × 1,273.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,870.61x = 7,394,033.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,394,033.15/3,870.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.30

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