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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.20, 3,992.76 and 2,227.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.20, 3,992.76 and 2,227.59 is: 3,075.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.20 : 3,992.76 = 2,227.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.20/3,992.76 = 2,227.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.20x = 3,992.76 × 2,227.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.20x = 8,894,232.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,894,232.25/2,892.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.25

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