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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,806.91, 5,253.42 and 2,128.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,806.91, 5,253.42 and 2,128.32 is: 2,937.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,806.91 : 5,253.42 = 2,128.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,806.91/5,253.42 = 2,128.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,806.91x = 5,253.42 × 2,128.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,806.91x = 11,180,958.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,180,958.85/3,806.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,937.02

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