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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.89, 5,279.68 and 2,147.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.89, 5,279.68 and 2,147.46 is: 2,963.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.89 : 5,279.68 = 2,147.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.89/5,279.68 = 2,147.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.89x = 5,279.68 × 2,147.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.89x = 11,337,901.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,337,901.61/3,825.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,963.47

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