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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,870.94, 5,803.71 and 1,921.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,870.94, 5,803.71 and 1,921.81 is: 2,881.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,870.94 : 5,803.71 = 1,921.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,870.94/5,803.71 = 1,921.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,870.94x = 5,803.71 × 1,921.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,870.94x = 11,153,627.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,153,627.92/3,870.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,881.37

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