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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,890.94, 5,369.56 and 2,122.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,890.94, 5,369.56 and 2,122.62 is: 2,929.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,890.94 : 5,369.56 = 2,122.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,890.94/5,369.56 = 2,122.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,890.94x = 5,369.56 × 2,122.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,890.94x = 11,397,535.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,397,535.45/3,890.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,929.25

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