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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.22, 3,738.89 and 2,122.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.22, 3,738.89 and 2,122.43 is: 2,928.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.22 : 3,738.89 = 2,122.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.22/3,738.89 = 2,122.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.22x = 3,738.89 × 2,122.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.22x = 7,935,518.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,935,518.91/2,710.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,928.00

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