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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,692.83, 5,093.50 and 2,199.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,692.83, 5,093.50 and 2,199.59 is: 3,033.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,692.83 : 5,093.50 = 2,199.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,692.83/5,093.50 = 2,199.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,692.83x = 5,093.50 × 2,199.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,692.83x = 11,203,611.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,203,611.67/3,692.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.88

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