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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,870.84, 5,341.59 and 2,102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,870.84, 5,341.59 and 2,102.40 is: 2,901.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,870.84 : 5,341.59 = 2,102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,870.84/5,341.59 = 2,102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,870.84x = 5,341.59 × 2,102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,870.84x = 11,230,158.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,230,158.82/3,870.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,901.22

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