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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.35, 5,277.63 and 2,499.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.35, 5,277.63 and 2,499.83 is: 3,448.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.35 : 5,277.63 = 2,499.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.35/5,277.63 = 2,499.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.35x = 5,277.63 × 2,499.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.35x = 13,193,164.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,193,164.09/3,825.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.87

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