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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,870.76, 5,806.14 and 2,341.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,870.76, 5,806.14 and 2,341.48 is: 3,512.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,870.76 : 5,806.14 = 2,341.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,870.76/5,806.14 = 2,341.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,870.76x = 5,806.14 × 2,341.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,870.76x = 13,594,960.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,594,960.69/3,870.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.22

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