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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.64, 5,280.82 and 3,292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.64, 5,280.82 and 3,292.56 is: 4,544.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.64 : 5,280.82 = 3,292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.64/5,280.82 = 3,292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.64x = 5,280.82 × 3,292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.64x = 17,387,416.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,387,416.70/3,825.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.97

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