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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,824.67, 5,278.50 and 2,332.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,824.67, 5,278.50 and 2,332.62 is: 3,219.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,824.67 : 5,278.50 = 2,332.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,824.67/5,278.50 = 2,332.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,824.67x = 5,278.50 × 2,332.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,824.67x = 12,312,734.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,312,734.67/3,824.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.29

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