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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.48, 5,278.98 and 2,146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.48, 5,278.98 and 2,146.68 is: 2,962.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.48 : 5,278.98 = 2,146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.48/5,278.98 = 2,146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.48x = 5,278.98 × 2,146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.48x = 11,332,280.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,332,280.79/3,825.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,962.32

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