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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,897.53, 5,378.43 and 2,129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,897.53, 5,378.43 and 2,129.20 is: 2,938.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,897.53 : 5,378.43 = 2,129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,897.53/5,378.43 = 2,129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,897.53x = 5,378.43 × 2,129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,897.53x = 11,451,747.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,451,747.69/3,897.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,938.21

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