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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,826.54, 5,280.51 and 2,147.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,826.54, 5,280.51 and 2,147.95 is: 2,964.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,826.54 : 5,280.51 = 2,147.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,826.54/5,280.51 = 2,147.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,826.54x = 5,280.51 × 2,147.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,826.54x = 11,342,271.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,342,271.45/3,826.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,964.11

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