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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,827.31, 5,280.43 and 2,334.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,827.31, 5,280.43 and 2,334.69 is: 3,221.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,827.31 : 5,280.43 = 2,334.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,827.31/5,280.43 = 2,334.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,827.31x = 5,280.43 × 2,334.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,827.31x = 12,328,167.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,328,167.12/3,827.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.10

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