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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.93, 5,279.88 and 2,147.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.93, 5,279.88 and 2,147.46 is: 2,963.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.93 : 5,279.88 = 2,147.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.93/5,279.88 = 2,147.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.93x = 5,279.88 × 2,147.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.93x = 11,338,320.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,338,320.37/3,825.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,963.55

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