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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,821.08, 5,273.04 and 2,329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,821.08, 5,273.04 and 2,329.24 is: 3,214.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,821.08 : 5,273.04 = 2,329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,821.08/5,273.04 = 2,329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,821.08x = 5,273.04 × 2,329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,821.08x = 12,282,175.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,282,175.69/3,821.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,214.32

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