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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,867.27, 5,791.88 and 2,824.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,867.27, 5,791.88 and 2,824.70 is: 4,230.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,867.27 : 5,791.88 = 2,824.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,867.27/5,791.88 = 2,824.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,867.27x = 5,791.88 × 2,824.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,867.27x = 16,360,280.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,360,280.35/3,867.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,230.45

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