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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.63, 5,277.96 and 2,408.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.63, 5,277.96 and 2,408.94 is: 3,323.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.63 : 5,277.96 = 2,408.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.63/5,277.96 = 2,408.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.63x = 5,277.96 × 2,408.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.63x = 12,714,288.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,714,288.96/3,825.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.45

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