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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,805.74, 5,251.81 and 2,127.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,805.74, 5,251.81 and 2,127.09 is: 2,935.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,805.74 : 5,251.81 = 2,127.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,805.74/5,251.81 = 2,127.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,805.74x = 5,251.81 × 2,127.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,805.74x = 11,171,072.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,171,072.53/3,805.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,935.32

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