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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,228.22, 7,844.88 and 2,306.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,228.22, 7,844.88 and 2,306.16 is: 3,460.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,228.22 : 7,844.88 = 2,306.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,228.22/7,844.88 = 2,306.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,228.22x = 7,844.88 × 2,306.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,228.22x = 18,091,548.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,091,548.46/5,228.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.36

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