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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,801.48, 5,246.92 and 2,230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,801.48, 5,246.92 and 2,230.08 is: 3,078.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,801.48 : 5,246.92 = 2,230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,801.48/5,246.92 = 2,230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,801.48x = 5,246.92 × 2,230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,801.48x = 11,701,051.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,701,051.35/3,801.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.03

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