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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,833.67, 5,292.48 and 2,581.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,833.67, 5,292.48 and 2,581.29 is: 3,563.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,833.67 : 5,292.48 = 2,581.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,833.67/5,292.48 = 2,581.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,833.67x = 5,292.48 × 2,581.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,833.67x = 13,661,425.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,661,425.70/3,833.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.54

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