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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.45, 4,332.19 and 2,241.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.45, 4,332.19 and 2,241.21 is: 3,356.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.45 : 4,332.19 = 2,241.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.45/4,332.19 = 2,241.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.45x = 4,332.19 × 2,241.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.45x = 9,709,347.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,709,347.55/2,892.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.79

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