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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,805.23, 5,250.96 and 2,126.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,805.23, 5,250.96 and 2,126.55 is: 2,934.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,805.23 : 5,250.96 = 2,126.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,805.23/5,250.96 = 2,126.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,805.23x = 5,250.96 × 2,126.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,805.23x = 11,166,428.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,166,428.99/3,805.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.50

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