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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,827.65, 5,282.39 and 2,549.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,827.65, 5,282.39 and 2,549.33 is: 3,518.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,827.65 : 5,282.39 = 2,549.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,827.65/5,282.39 = 2,549.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,827.65x = 5,282.39 × 2,549.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,827.65x = 13,466,555.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,466,555.30/3,827.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.23

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