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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,706.21, 5,114.38 and 2,027.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,706.21, 5,114.38 and 2,027.29 is: 2,797.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,706.21 : 5,114.38 = 2,027.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,706.21/5,114.38 = 2,027.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,706.21x = 5,114.38 × 2,027.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,706.21x = 10,368,349.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,368,349.28/3,706.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.56

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