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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.74, 4,334.57 and 2,236.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.74, 4,334.57 and 2,236.22 is: 3,350.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.74 : 4,334.57 = 2,236.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.74/4,334.57 = 2,236.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.74x = 4,334.57 × 2,236.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.74x = 9,693,051.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,693,051.78/2,892.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.82

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