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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,801.28, 5,245.60 and 2,122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,801.28, 5,245.60 and 2,122.88 is: 2,929.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,801.28 : 5,245.60 = 2,122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,801.28/5,245.60 = 2,122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,801.28x = 5,245.60 × 2,122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,801.28x = 11,135,779.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,135,779.33/3,801.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,929.48

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