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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.21, 5,741.67 and 2,266.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.21, 5,741.67 and 2,266.77 is: 3,402.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.21 : 5,741.67 = 2,266.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.21/5,741.67 = 2,266.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.21x = 5,741.67 × 2,266.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.21x = 13,015,045.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,015,045.31/3,825.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.44

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