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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.36, 5,739.93 and 2,265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.36, 5,739.93 and 2,265.30 is: 3,399.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.36 : 5,739.93 = 2,265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.36/5,739.93 = 2,265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.36x = 5,739.93 × 2,265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.36x = 13,002,663.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,002,663.43/3,825.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.07

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