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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,802.22, 5,250.03 and 2,916.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,802.22, 5,250.03 and 2,916.62 is: 4,027.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,802.22 : 5,250.03 = 2,916.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,802.22/5,250.03 = 2,916.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,802.22x = 5,250.03 × 2,916.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,802.22x = 15,312,342.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,312,342.50/3,802.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,027.21

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