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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,392.96, 5,112.55 and 2,790.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,392.96, 5,112.55 and 2,790.17 is: 4,204.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,392.96 : 5,112.55 = 2,790.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,392.96/5,112.55 = 2,790.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,392.96x = 5,112.55 × 2,790.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,392.96x = 14,264,858.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,264,858.07/3,392.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.25

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