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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,826.59, 5,734.97 and 3,330.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,826.59, 5,734.97 and 3,330.87 is: 4,992.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,826.59 : 5,734.97 = 3,330.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,826.59/5,734.97 = 3,330.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,826.59x = 5,734.97 × 3,330.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,826.59x = 19,102,422.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,102,422.87/3,826.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,992.02

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