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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.66, 5,274.81 and 2,975.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.66, 5,274.81 and 2,975.16 is: 4,102.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.66 : 5,274.81 = 2,975.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.66/5,274.81 = 2,975.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.66x = 5,274.81 × 2,975.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.66x = 15,693,403.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,693,403.72/3,825.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.14

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