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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.27, 5,383.69 and 2,132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.27, 5,383.69 and 2,132.84 is: 2,943.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.27 : 5,383.69 = 2,132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.27/5,383.69 = 2,132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.27x = 5,383.69 × 2,132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.27x = 11,482,549.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,482,549.38/3,901.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,943.28

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