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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,801.28, 5,246.44 and 2,230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,801.28, 5,246.44 and 2,230.28 is: 3,078.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,801.28 : 5,246.44 = 2,230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,801.28/5,246.44 = 2,230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,801.28x = 5,246.44 × 2,230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,801.28x = 11,701,030.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,701,030.20/3,801.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.18

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