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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.70, 5,274.62 and 2,497.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.70, 5,274.62 and 2,497.30 is: 3,443.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.70 : 5,274.62 = 2,497.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.70/5,274.62 = 2,497.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.70x = 5,274.62 × 2,497.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.70x = 13,172,292.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,172,292.22/3,825.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.11

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