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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,807.72, 5,254.80 and 2,129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,807.72, 5,254.80 and 2,129.40 is: 2,938.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,807.72 : 5,254.80 = 2,129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,807.72/5,254.80 = 2,129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,807.72x = 5,254.80 × 2,129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,807.72x = 11,189,571.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,189,571.12/3,807.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,938.65

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