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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,800.94, 5,244.93 and 2,122.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,800.94, 5,244.93 and 2,122.22 is: 2,928.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,800.94 : 5,244.93 = 2,122.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,800.94/5,244.93 = 2,122.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,800.94x = 5,244.93 × 2,122.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,800.94x = 11,130,869.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,130,869.12/3,800.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,928.45

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