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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.22, 3,161.38 and 1,996.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.22, 3,161.38 and 1,996.98 is: 2,754.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.22 : 3,161.38 = 1,996.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.22/3,161.38 = 1,996.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.22x = 3,161.38 × 1,996.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.22x = 6,313,212.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,313,212.63/2,292.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.19

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