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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,892.22, 5,371.97 and 2,298.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,892.22, 5,371.97 and 2,298.78 is: 3,172.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,892.22 : 5,371.97 = 2,298.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,892.22/5,371.97 = 2,298.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,892.22x = 5,371.97 × 2,298.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,892.22x = 12,348,977.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,348,977.20/3,892.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.73

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