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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.38, 4,865.97 and 2,127.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.38, 4,865.97 and 2,127.94 is: 2,937.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.38 : 4,865.97 = 2,127.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.38/4,865.97 = 2,127.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.38x = 4,865.97 × 2,127.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.38x = 10,354,488.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,354,488.02/3,524.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,937.96

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