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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.72, 5,278.52 and 2,333.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.72, 5,278.52 and 2,333.54 is: 3,219.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.72 : 5,278.52 = 2,333.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.72/5,278.52 = 2,333.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.72x = 5,278.52 × 2,333.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.72x = 12,317,637.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,317,637.56/3,825.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.69

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