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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,827.52, 5,282.76 and 2,484.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,827.52, 5,282.76 and 2,484.81 is: 3,429.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,827.52 : 5,282.76 = 2,484.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,827.52/5,282.76 = 2,484.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,827.52x = 5,282.76 × 2,484.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,827.52x = 13,126,654.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,126,654.88/3,827.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.55

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