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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,801.78, 5,246.58 and 2,230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,801.78, 5,246.58 and 2,230.80 is: 3,078.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,801.78 : 5,246.58 = 2,230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,801.78/5,246.58 = 2,230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,801.78x = 5,246.58 × 2,230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,801.78x = 11,704,070.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,704,070.66/3,801.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.58

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