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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,830.63, 5,286.27 and 2,152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,830.63, 5,286.27 and 2,152.04 is: 2,969.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,830.63 : 5,286.27 = 2,152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,830.63/5,286.27 = 2,152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,830.63x = 5,286.27 × 2,152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,830.63x = 11,376,238.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,376,238.06/3,830.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,969.81

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