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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.15, 4,333.68 and 2,235.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.15, 4,333.68 and 2,235.63 is: 3,349.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.15 : 4,333.68 = 2,235.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.15/4,333.68 = 2,235.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.15x = 4,333.68 × 2,235.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.15x = 9,688,501.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,688,501.12/2,892.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.93

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