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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538.32, 3,798.83 and 2,127.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538.32, 3,798.83 and 2,127.92 is: 3,184.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538.32 : 3,798.83 = 2,127.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538.32/3,798.83 = 2,127.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538.32x = 3,798.83 × 2,127.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538.32x = 8,083,592.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,083,592.66/2,538.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.63

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