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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,492.86, 5,239.29 and 2,195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,492.86, 5,239.29 and 2,195.24 is: 3,292.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,492.86 : 5,239.29 = 2,195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,492.86/5,239.29 = 2,195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,492.86x = 5,239.29 × 2,195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,492.86x = 11,501,498.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,501,498.98/3,492.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.86

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