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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,803.78, 5,698.89 and 2,322.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,803.78, 5,698.89 and 2,322.23 is: 3,479.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,803.78 : 5,698.89 = 2,322.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,803.78/5,698.89 = 2,322.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,803.78x = 5,698.89 × 2,322.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,803.78x = 13,234,104.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,234,104.83/3,803.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.20

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