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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.90, 5,282.28 and 2,940.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.90, 5,282.28 and 2,940.12 is: 4,059.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.90 : 5,282.28 = 2,940.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.90/5,282.28 = 2,940.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.90x = 5,282.28 × 2,940.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.90x = 15,530,537.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,530,537.07/3,825.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.32

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