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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,814.37, 5,263.78 and 2,135.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,814.37, 5,263.78 and 2,135.78 is: 2,947.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,814.37 : 5,263.78 = 2,135.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,814.37/5,263.78 = 2,135.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,814.37x = 5,263.78 × 2,135.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,814.37x = 11,242,249.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,242,249.73/3,814.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,947.34

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