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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,827.45, 5,281.50 and 2,335.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,827.45, 5,281.50 and 2,335.74 is: 3,223.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,827.45 : 5,281.50 = 2,335.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,827.45/5,281.50 = 2,335.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,827.45x = 5,281.50 × 2,335.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,827.45x = 12,336,199.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,336,199.76/3,827.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.08

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