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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,800.87, 5,245.17 and 2,122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,800.87, 5,245.17 and 2,122.18 is: 2,928.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,800.87 : 5,245.17 = 2,122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,800.87/5,245.17 = 2,122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,800.87x = 5,245.17 × 2,122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,800.87x = 11,131,194.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,131,194.87/3,800.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,928.59

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