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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,823.67, 5,276.43 and 2,122.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,823.67, 5,276.43 and 2,122.07 is: 2,928.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,823.67 : 5,276.43 = 2,122.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,823.67/5,276.43 = 2,122.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,823.67x = 5,276.43 × 2,122.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,823.67x = 11,196,953.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,196,953.81/3,823.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,928.33

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