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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,802.26, 5,247.99 and 2,230.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,802.26, 5,247.99 and 2,230.86 is: 3,079.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,802.26 : 5,247.99 = 2,230.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,802.26/5,247.99 = 2,230.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,802.26x = 5,247.99 × 2,230.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,802.26x = 11,707,530.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,707,530.97/3,802.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.10

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