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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,805.97, 5,251.74 and 2,127.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,805.97, 5,251.74 and 2,127.17 is: 2,935.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,805.97 : 5,251.74 = 2,127.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,805.97/5,251.74 = 2,127.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,805.97x = 5,251.74 × 2,127.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,805.97x = 11,171,334.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,171,334.16/3,805.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,935.21

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