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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,936.92, 4,048.35 and 2,225.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,936.92, 4,048.35 and 2,225.92 is: 3,068.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,936.92 : 4,048.35 = 2,225.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,936.92/4,048.35 = 2,225.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,936.92x = 4,048.35 × 2,225.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,936.92x = 9,011,303.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,011,303.23/2,936.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.28

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