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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,838.98, 5,296.92 and 2,266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,838.98, 5,296.92 and 2,266.22 is: 3,126.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,838.98 : 5,296.92 = 2,266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,838.98/5,296.92 = 2,266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,838.98x = 5,296.92 × 2,266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,838.98x = 12,003,986.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,003,986.04/3,838.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.87

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