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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,870.70, 5,803.89 and 1,273.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,870.70, 5,803.89 and 1,273.42 is: 1,909.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,870.70 : 5,803.89 = 1,273.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,870.70/5,803.89 = 1,273.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,870.70x = 5,803.89 × 1,273.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,870.70x = 7,390,789.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,390,789.60/3,870.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.42

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