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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.62, 5,279.61 and 2,333.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.62, 5,279.61 and 2,333.13 is: 3,219.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.62 : 5,279.61 = 2,333.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.62/5,279.61 = 2,333.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.62x = 5,279.61 × 2,333.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.62x = 12,318,016.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,318,016.48/3,825.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.87

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