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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,800.84, 5,245.28 and 2,122.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,800.84, 5,245.28 and 2,122.38 is: 2,928.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,800.84 : 5,245.28 = 2,122.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,800.84/5,245.28 = 2,122.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,800.84x = 5,245.28 × 2,122.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,800.84x = 11,132,466.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,132,466.75/3,800.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,928.95

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