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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.31, 5,277.67 and 2,332.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.31, 5,277.67 and 2,332.69 is: 3,218.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.31 : 5,277.67 = 2,332.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.31/5,277.67 = 2,332.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.31x = 5,277.67 × 2,332.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.31x = 12,311,168.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,311,168.03/3,825.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.35

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