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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,806.08, 5,252.28 and 2,127.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,806.08, 5,252.28 and 2,127.49 is: 2,935.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,806.08 : 5,252.28 = 2,127.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,806.08/5,252.28 = 2,127.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,806.08x = 5,252.28 × 2,127.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,806.08x = 11,174,173.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,174,173.18/3,806.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,935.87

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