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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,801.02, 5,244.95 and 2,122.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,801.02, 5,244.95 and 2,122.52 is: 2,928.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,801.02 : 5,244.95 = 2,122.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,801.02/5,244.95 = 2,122.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,801.02x = 5,244.95 × 2,122.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,801.02x = 11,132,500.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,132,500.66/3,801.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,928.82

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