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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,939.42, 4,053.34 and 2,192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,939.42, 4,053.34 and 2,192.20 is: 3,022.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,939.42 : 4,053.34 = 2,192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,939.42/4,053.34 = 2,192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,939.42x = 4,053.34 × 2,192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,939.42x = 8,885,724.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,885,724.55/2,939.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.95

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