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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,827.89, 5,282.46 and 2,149.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,827.89, 5,282.46 and 2,149.29 is: 2,966.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,827.89 : 5,282.46 = 2,149.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,827.89/5,282.46 = 2,149.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,827.89x = 5,282.46 × 2,149.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,827.89x = 11,353,538.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,353,538.45/3,827.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,966.01

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