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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,774.20, 5,208.46 and 2,281.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,774.20, 5,208.46 and 2,281.92 is: 3,149.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,774.20 : 5,208.46 = 2,281.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,774.20/5,208.46 = 2,281.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,774.20x = 5,208.46 × 2,281.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,774.20x = 11,885,289.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,885,289.04/3,774.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.09

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