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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,870.92, 5,804.33 and 1,530.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,870.92, 5,804.33 and 1,530.83 is: 2,295.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,870.92 : 5,804.33 = 1,530.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,870.92/5,804.33 = 1,530.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,870.92x = 5,804.33 × 1,530.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,870.92x = 8,885,462.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,885,462.27/3,870.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,295.44

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