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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,805.41, 5,251.45 and 2,126.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,805.41, 5,251.45 and 2,126.81 is: 2,934.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,805.41 : 5,251.45 = 2,126.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,805.41/5,251.45 = 2,126.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,805.41x = 5,251.45 × 2,126.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,805.41x = 11,168,849.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,168,849.50/3,805.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.99

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