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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,805.83, 5,251.94 and 2,127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,805.83, 5,251.94 and 2,127.24 is: 2,935.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,805.83 : 5,251.94 = 2,127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,805.83/5,251.94 = 2,127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,805.83x = 5,251.94 × 2,127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,805.83x = 11,172,126.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,172,126.21/3,805.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,935.53

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