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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,802.92, 5,247.96 and 2,146.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,802.92, 5,247.96 and 2,146.92 is: 2,962.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,802.92 : 5,247.96 = 2,146.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,802.92/5,247.96 = 2,146.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,802.92x = 5,247.96 × 2,146.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,802.92x = 11,266,950.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,266,950.28/3,802.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,962.71

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