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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,870.95, 5,341.85 and 2,102.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,870.95, 5,341.85 and 2,102.54 is: 2,901.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,870.95 : 5,341.85 = 2,102.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,870.95/5,341.85 = 2,102.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,870.95x = 5,341.85 × 2,102.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,870.95x = 11,231,453.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,231,453.30/3,870.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,901.47

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