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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,801.57, 5,246.13 and 2,122.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,801.57, 5,246.13 and 2,122.93 is: 2,929.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,801.57 : 5,246.13 = 2,122.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,801.57/5,246.13 = 2,122.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,801.57x = 5,246.13 × 2,122.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,801.57x = 11,137,166.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,137,166.76/3,801.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,929.62

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