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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,795.81, 5,238.49 and 2,117.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,795.81, 5,238.49 and 2,117.33 is: 2,922.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,795.81 : 5,238.49 = 2,117.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,795.81/5,238.49 = 2,117.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,795.81x = 5,238.49 × 2,117.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,795.81x = 11,091,612.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,091,612.03/3,795.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,922.07

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