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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,828.72, 5,282.66 and 2,336.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,828.72, 5,282.66 and 2,336.54 is: 3,223.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,828.72 : 5,282.66 = 2,336.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,828.72/5,282.66 = 2,336.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,828.72x = 5,282.66 × 2,336.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,828.72x = 12,343,146.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,343,146.40/3,828.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.83

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