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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.96, 5,279.76 and 2,253.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.96, 5,279.76 and 2,253.78 is: 3,110.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.96 : 5,279.76 = 2,253.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.96/5,279.76 = 2,253.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.96x = 5,279.76 × 2,253.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.96x = 11,899,417.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,899,417.49/3,825.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.18

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