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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.68, 5,279.45 and 2,333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.68, 5,279.45 and 2,333.52 is: 3,220.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.68 : 5,279.45 = 2,333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.68/5,279.45 = 2,333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.68x = 5,279.45 × 2,333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.68x = 12,319,690.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,319,690.50/3,825.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.27

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