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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,827.20, 5,273.63 and 2,930.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,827.20, 5,273.63 and 2,930.88 is: 4,038.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,827.20 : 5,273.63 = 2,930.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,827.20/5,273.63 = 2,930.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,827.20x = 5,273.63 × 2,930.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,827.20x = 15,456,401.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,456,401.05/3,827.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.57

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