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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.77, 5,279.83 and 2,147.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.77, 5,279.83 and 2,147.33 is: 2,963.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.77 : 5,279.83 = 2,147.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.77/5,279.83 = 2,147.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.77x = 5,279.83 × 2,147.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.77x = 11,337,545.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,337,545.19/3,825.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,963.47

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