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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,892.28, 5,371.46 and 2,213.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,892.28, 5,371.46 and 2,213.93 is: 3,055.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,892.28 : 5,371.46 = 2,213.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,892.28/5,371.46 = 2,213.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,892.28x = 5,371.46 × 2,213.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,892.28x = 11,892,025.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,892,025.19/3,892.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.29

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