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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.22, 5,056.66 and 1,292.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.22, 5,056.66 and 1,292.22 is: 1,938.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.22 : 5,056.66 = 1,292.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.22/5,056.66 = 1,292.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.22x = 5,056.66 × 1,292.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.22x = 6,534,317.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,534,317.19/3,371.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.26

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