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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.92, 5,279.82 and 2,147.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.92, 5,279.82 and 2,147.69 is: 2,963.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.92 : 5,279.82 = 2,147.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.92/5,279.82 = 2,147.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.92x = 5,279.82 × 2,147.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.92x = 11,339,416.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,339,416.62/3,825.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,963.84

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