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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,805.72, 5,251.39 and 2,127.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,805.72, 5,251.39 and 2,127.06 is: 2,935.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,805.72 : 5,251.39 = 2,127.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,805.72/5,251.39 = 2,127.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,805.72x = 5,251.39 × 2,127.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,805.72x = 11,170,016.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,170,016.30/3,805.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,935.06

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