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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,792.18, 5,227.41 and 2,994.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,792.18, 5,227.41 and 2,994.06 is: 4,127.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,792.18 : 5,227.41 = 2,994.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,792.18/5,227.41 = 2,994.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,792.18x = 5,227.41 × 2,994.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,792.18x = 15,651,179.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,651,179.18/3,792.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.22

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