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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,822.31, 5,277.90 and 3,114.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,822.31, 5,277.90 and 3,114.26 is: 4,300.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,822.31 : 5,277.90 = 3,114.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,822.31/5,277.90 = 3,114.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,822.31x = 5,277.90 × 3,114.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,822.31x = 16,436,752.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,436,752.85/3,822.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,300.21

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