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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,845.97, 5,764.68 and 2,198.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,845.97, 5,764.68 and 2,198.88 is: 3,295.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,845.97 : 5,764.68 = 2,198.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,845.97/5,764.68 = 2,198.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,845.97x = 5,764.68 × 2,198.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,845.97x = 12,675,839.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,675,839.56/3,845.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.88

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