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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,823.54, 5,276.73 and 2,145.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,823.54, 5,276.73 and 2,145.06 is: 2,960.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,823.54 : 5,276.73 = 2,145.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,823.54/5,276.73 = 2,145.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,823.54x = 5,276.73 × 2,145.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,823.54x = 11,318,910.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,318,910.50/3,823.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,960.32

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