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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,828.16, 5,283.35 and 2,335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,828.16, 5,283.35 and 2,335.76 is: 3,223.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,828.16 : 5,283.35 = 2,335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,828.16/5,283.35 = 2,335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,828.16x = 5,283.35 × 2,335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,828.16x = 12,340,649.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,340,649.50/3,828.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.65

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