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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.70, 5,281.56 and 2,313.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.70, 5,281.56 and 2,313.55 is: 3,193.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.70 : 5,281.56 = 2,313.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.70/5,281.56 = 2,313.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.70x = 5,281.56 × 2,313.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.70x = 12,219,153.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,219,153.14/3,825.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.97

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