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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,824.71, 5,278.58 and 2,332.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,824.71, 5,278.58 and 2,332.59 is: 3,219.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,824.71 : 5,278.58 = 2,332.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,824.71/5,278.58 = 2,332.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,824.71x = 5,278.58 × 2,332.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,824.71x = 12,312,762.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,312,762.92/3,824.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.27

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