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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,824.91, 5,278.44 and 2,312.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,824.91, 5,278.44 and 2,312.27 is: 3,190.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,824.91 : 5,278.44 = 2,312.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,824.91/5,278.44 = 2,312.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,824.91x = 5,278.44 × 2,312.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,824.91x = 12,205,152.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,205,152.07/3,824.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.96

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