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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,806.23, 5,252.34 and 2,127.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,806.23, 5,252.34 and 2,127.55 is: 2,935.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,806.23 : 5,252.34 = 2,127.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,806.23/5,252.34 = 2,127.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,806.23x = 5,252.34 × 2,127.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,806.23x = 11,174,615.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,174,615.97/3,806.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,935.88

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