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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,871.77, 5,343.89 and 2,380.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,871.77, 5,343.89 and 2,380.97 is: 3,286.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,871.77 : 5,343.89 = 2,380.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,871.77/5,343.89 = 2,380.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,871.77x = 5,343.89 × 2,380.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,871.77x = 12,723,603.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,723,603.15/3,871.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.25

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