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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,826.67, 5,280.86 and 2,148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,826.67, 5,280.86 and 2,148.44 is: 2,964.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,826.67 : 5,280.86 = 2,148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,826.67/5,280.86 = 2,148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,826.67x = 5,280.86 × 2,148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,826.67x = 11,345,610.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,345,610.86/3,826.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,964.88

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