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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.14, 5,277.03 and 2,332.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.14, 5,277.03 and 2,332.82 is: 3,218.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.14 : 5,277.03 = 2,332.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.14/5,277.03 = 2,332.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.14x = 5,277.03 × 2,332.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.14x = 12,310,361.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,310,361.12/3,825.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.28

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