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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,866.22, 5,333.49 and 2,293.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,866.22, 5,333.49 and 2,293.56 is: 3,163.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,866.22 : 5,333.49 = 2,293.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,866.22/5,333.49 = 2,293.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,866.22x = 5,333.49 × 2,293.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,866.22x = 12,232,679.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,232,679.32/3,866.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.99

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