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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,481.98, 5,222.92 and 2,792.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,481.98, 5,222.92 and 2,792.96 is: 4,189.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,481.98 : 5,222.92 = 2,792.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,481.98/5,222.92 = 2,792.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,481.98x = 5,222.92 × 2,792.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,481.98x = 14,587,406.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,587,406.64/3,481.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.40

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