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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,835.78, 5,292.66 and 2,264.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,835.78, 5,292.66 and 2,264.14 is: 3,124.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,835.78 : 5,292.66 = 2,264.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,835.78/5,292.66 = 2,264.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,835.78x = 5,292.66 × 2,264.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,835.78x = 11,983,323.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,983,323.21/3,835.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.09

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