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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,826.62, 5,290.29 and 3,235.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,826.62, 5,290.29 and 3,235.86 is: 4,473.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,826.62 : 5,290.29 = 3,235.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,826.62/5,290.29 = 3,235.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,826.62x = 5,290.29 × 3,235.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,826.62x = 17,118,637.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,118,637.80/3,826.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,473.57

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