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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,814.83, 5,264.73 and 2,136.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,814.83, 5,264.73 and 2,136.38 is: 2,948.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,814.83 : 5,264.73 = 2,136.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,814.83/5,264.73 = 2,136.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,814.83x = 5,264.73 × 2,136.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,814.83x = 11,247,437.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,247,437.55/3,814.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,948.35

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