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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,870.83, 5,805.56 and 1,761.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,870.83, 5,805.56 and 1,761.96 is: 2,642.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,870.83 : 5,805.56 = 1,761.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,870.83/5,805.56 = 1,761.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,870.83x = 5,805.56 × 1,761.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,870.83x = 10,229,190.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,229,190.67/3,870.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,642.63

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