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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,827.24, 5,281.94 and 2,335.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,827.24, 5,281.94 and 2,335.24 is: 3,222.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,827.24 : 5,281.94 = 2,335.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,827.24/5,281.94 = 2,335.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,827.24x = 5,281.94 × 2,335.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,827.24x = 12,334,597.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,334,597.57/3,827.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.84

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