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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,897, 5,377.86 and 2,903.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,897, 5,377.86 and 2,903.13 is: 4,006.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,897 : 5,377.86 = 2,903.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,897/5,377.86 = 2,903.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,897x = 5,377.86 × 2,903.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,897x = 15,612,626.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,612,626.70/3,897
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.32

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