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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,820.61, 5,741.99 and 2,530.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,820.61, 5,741.99 and 2,530.28 is: 3,802.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,820.61 : 5,741.99 = 2,530.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,820.61/5,741.99 = 2,530.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,820.61x = 5,741.99 × 2,530.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,820.61x = 14,528,829.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,528,829.81/3,820.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.75

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