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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,827.62, 5,282.37 and 2,335.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,827.62, 5,282.37 and 2,335.13 is: 3,222.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,827.62 : 5,282.37 = 2,335.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,827.62/5,282.37 = 2,335.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,827.62x = 5,282.37 × 2,335.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,827.62x = 12,335,020.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,335,020.66/3,827.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.63

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