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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,800.95, 5,245.81 and 2,122.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,800.95, 5,245.81 and 2,122.71 is: 2,929.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,800.95 : 5,245.81 = 2,122.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,800.95/5,245.81 = 2,122.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,800.95x = 5,245.81 × 2,122.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,800.95x = 11,135,333.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,135,333.35/3,800.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,929.62

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