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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.65, 4,334.43 and 2,236.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.65, 4,334.43 and 2,236.13 is: 3,350.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.65 : 4,334.43 = 2,236.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.65/4,334.43 = 2,236.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.65x = 4,334.43 × 2,236.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.65x = 9,692,337.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,692,337.78/2,892.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.68

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