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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,864.92, 5,333.46 and 2,292.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,864.92, 5,333.46 and 2,292.08 is: 3,162.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,864.92 : 5,333.46 = 2,292.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,864.92/5,333.46 = 2,292.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,864.92x = 5,333.46 × 2,292.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,864.92x = 12,224,717.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,224,717.00/3,864.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.99

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