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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,801.96, 5,246.24 and 2,122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,801.96, 5,246.24 and 2,122.92 is: 2,929.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,801.96 : 5,246.24 = 2,122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,801.96/5,246.24 = 2,122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,801.96x = 5,246.24 × 2,122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,801.96x = 11,137,337.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,137,337.21/3,801.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,929.37

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