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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,870.91, 5,806.33 and 2,300.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,870.91, 5,806.33 and 2,300.51 is: 3,450.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,870.91 : 5,806.33 = 2,300.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,870.91/5,806.33 = 2,300.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,870.91x = 5,806.33 × 2,300.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,870.91x = 13,357,508.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,357,508.73/3,870.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.75

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