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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,778.28, 5,213.56 and 2,206.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,778.28, 5,213.56 and 2,206.16 is: 3,044.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,778.28 : 5,213.56 = 2,206.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,778.28/5,213.56 = 2,206.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,778.28x = 5,213.56 × 2,206.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,778.28x = 11,501,947.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,501,947.53/3,778.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.23

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