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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.49, 5,276.94 and 2,406.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.49, 5,276.94 and 2,406.94 is: 3,320.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.49 : 5,276.94 = 2,406.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.49/5,276.94 = 2,406.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.49x = 5,276.94 × 2,406.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.49x = 12,701,277.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,701,277.96/3,825.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.17

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