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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.06, 4,182.93 and 2,092.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.06, 4,182.93 and 2,092.22 is: 3,135.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.06 : 4,182.93 = 2,092.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.06/4,182.93 = 2,092.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.06x = 4,182.93 × 2,092.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.06x = 8,751,609.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,751,609.80/2,791.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.59

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