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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,860.93, 5,327.94 and 2,182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,860.93, 5,327.94 and 2,182.28 is: 3,011.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,860.93 : 5,327.94 = 2,182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,860.93/5,327.94 = 2,182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,860.93x = 5,327.94 × 2,182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,860.93x = 11,627,038.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,627,038.45/3,860.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.46

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