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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,816.77, 5,266.35 and 2,322.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,816.77, 5,266.35 and 2,322.09 is: 3,204.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,816.77 : 5,266.35 = 2,322.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,816.77/5,266.35 = 2,322.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,816.77x = 5,266.35 × 2,322.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,816.77x = 12,228,938.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,228,938.67/3,816.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.01

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