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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.22, 4,365.52 and 2,821.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.22, 4,365.52 and 2,821.72 is: 4,212.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.22 : 4,365.52 = 2,821.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.22/4,365.52 = 2,821.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.22x = 4,365.52 × 2,821.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.22x = 12,318,275.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,318,275.09/2,924.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,212.50

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