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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.01, 5,280.96 and 2,984.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.01, 5,280.96 and 2,984.23 is: 4,120.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.01 : 5,280.96 = 2,984.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.01/5,280.96 = 2,984.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.01x = 5,280.96 × 2,984.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.01x = 15,759,599.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,759,599.26/3,825.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,120.15

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