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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.73, 5,281.96 and 2,411.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.73, 5,281.96 and 2,411.37 is: 3,329.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.73 : 5,281.96 = 2,411.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.73/5,281.96 = 2,411.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.73x = 5,281.96 × 2,411.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.73x = 12,736,758.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,736,758.38/3,825.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.24

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