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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,823.93, 5,277.62 and 2,146.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,823.93, 5,277.62 and 2,146.01 is: 2,961.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,823.93 : 5,277.62 = 2,146.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,823.93/5,277.62 = 2,146.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,823.93x = 5,277.62 × 2,146.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,823.93x = 11,325,827.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,325,827.76/3,823.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,961.83

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