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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.54, 5,277.60 and 2,409.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.54, 5,277.60 and 2,409.84 is: 3,324.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.54 : 5,277.60 = 2,409.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.54/5,277.60 = 2,409.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.54x = 5,277.60 × 2,409.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.54x = 12,718,171.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,718,171.58/3,825.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.54

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