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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,778, 5,213.96 and 2,122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,778, 5,213.96 and 2,122.32 is: 2,928.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,778 : 5,213.96 = 2,122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,778/5,213.96 = 2,122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,778x = 5,213.96 × 2,122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,778x = 11,065,691.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,065,691.59/3,778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,928.98

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