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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.36, 5,277.99 and 2,333.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.36, 5,277.99 and 2,333.19 is: 3,219.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.36 : 5,277.99 = 2,333.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.36/5,277.99 = 2,333.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.36x = 5,277.99 × 2,333.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.36x = 12,314,532.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,314,532.66/3,825.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.18

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