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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,795.93, 5,238.15 and 2,117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,795.93, 5,238.15 and 2,117.45 is: 2,921.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,795.93 : 5,238.15 = 2,117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,795.93/5,238.15 = 2,117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,795.93x = 5,238.15 × 2,117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,795.93x = 11,091,494.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,091,494.53/3,795.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,921.95

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