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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,814.67, 5,264.33 and 2,136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,814.67, 5,264.33 and 2,136.20 is: 2,948.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,814.67 : 5,264.33 = 2,136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,814.67/5,264.33 = 2,136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,814.67x = 5,264.33 × 2,136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,814.67x = 11,245,624.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,245,624.74/3,814.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,948.00

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