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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.56, 3,992.04 and 2,227.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.56, 3,992.04 and 2,227.12 is: 3,074.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.56 : 3,992.04 = 2,227.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.56/3,992.04 = 2,227.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.56x = 3,992.04 × 2,227.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.56x = 8,890,752.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,890,752.12/2,891.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.73

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