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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.60, 4,336.20 and 2,267.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.60, 4,336.20 and 2,267.55 is: 3,399.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.60 : 4,336.20 = 2,267.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.60/4,336.20 = 2,267.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.60x = 4,336.20 × 2,267.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.60x = 9,832,550.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,832,550.31/2,892.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.21

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