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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,803.93, 5,705.90 and 2,138.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,803.93, 5,705.90 and 2,138.17 is: 3,207.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,803.93 : 5,705.90 = 2,138.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,803.93/5,705.90 = 2,138.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,803.93x = 5,705.90 × 2,138.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,803.93x = 12,200,144.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,200,144.98/3,803.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.25

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