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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,855.93, 5,321.39 and 2,177.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,855.93, 5,321.39 and 2,177.88 is: 3,005.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,855.93 : 5,321.39 = 2,177.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,855.93/5,321.39 = 2,177.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,855.93x = 5,321.39 × 2,177.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,855.93x = 11,589,348.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,589,348.85/3,855.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.59

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