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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.39, 5,280.09 and 2,253.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.39, 5,280.09 and 2,253.99 is: 3,111.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.39 : 5,280.09 = 2,253.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.39/5,280.09 = 2,253.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.39x = 5,280.09 × 2,253.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.39x = 11,901,270.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,901,270.06/3,825.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.13

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