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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,870.80, 5,806.89 and 1,409.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,870.80, 5,806.89 and 1,409.07 is: 2,113.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,870.80 : 5,806.89 = 1,409.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,870.80/5,806.89 = 1,409.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,870.80x = 5,806.89 × 1,409.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,870.80x = 8,182,314.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,182,314.49/3,870.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,113.86

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