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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,897.67, 5,378.47 and 2,129.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,897.67, 5,378.47 and 2,129.27 is: 2,938.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,897.67 : 5,378.47 = 2,129.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,897.67/5,378.47 = 2,129.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,897.67x = 5,378.47 × 2,129.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,897.67x = 11,452,212.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,452,212.86/3,897.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,938.22

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