Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,778, 5,214 and 2,122
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,778, 5,214 and 2,122 is: 2,928.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,778 : 5,214 = 2,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,778/5,214 = 2,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,778x = 5,214 × 2,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,778x = 11,064,108 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,064,108/3,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,928.56
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