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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,801.93, 5,246.70 and 2,208.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,801.93, 5,246.70 and 2,208.72 is: 3,048.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,801.93 : 5,246.70 = 2,208.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,801.93/5,246.70 = 2,208.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,801.93x = 5,246.70 × 2,208.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,801.93x = 11,588,491.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,588,491.22/3,801.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.05

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