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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,827.52, 5,282.40 and 2,335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,827.52, 5,282.40 and 2,335.68 is: 3,223.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,827.52 : 5,282.40 = 2,335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,827.52/5,282.40 = 2,335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,827.52x = 5,282.40 × 2,335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,827.52x = 12,337,996.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,337,996.03/3,827.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.50

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