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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,789.91, 5,687.52 and 2,122.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,789.91, 5,687.52 and 2,122.30 is: 3,184.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,789.91 : 5,687.52 = 2,122.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,789.91/5,687.52 = 2,122.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,789.91x = 5,687.52 × 2,122.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,789.91x = 12,070,623.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,070,623.70/3,789.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.94

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