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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,870.66, 5,341.55 and 2,102.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,870.66, 5,341.55 and 2,102.30 is: 2,901.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,870.66 : 5,341.55 = 2,102.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,870.66/5,341.55 = 2,102.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,870.66x = 5,341.55 × 2,102.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,870.66x = 11,229,540.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,229,540.57/3,870.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,901.20

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