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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.56, 4,266.20 and 2,870.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.56, 4,266.20 and 2,870.22 is: 3,959.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.56 : 4,266.20 = 2,870.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.56/4,266.20 = 2,870.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.56x = 4,266.20 × 2,870.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.56x = 12,244,932.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,244,932.56/3,092.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.48

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