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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,571.43, 5,355.59 and 2,092.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,571.43, 5,355.59 and 2,092.23 is: 3,137.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,571.43 : 5,355.59 = 2,092.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,571.43/5,355.59 = 2,092.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,571.43x = 5,355.59 × 2,092.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,571.43x = 11,205,115.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,205,115.60/3,571.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.44

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