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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,800.62, 5,244.96 and 2,122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,800.62, 5,244.96 and 2,122.16 is: 2,928.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,800.62 : 5,244.96 = 2,122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,800.62/5,244.96 = 2,122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,800.62x = 5,244.96 × 2,122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,800.62x = 11,130,644.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,130,644.31/3,800.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,928.64

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