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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,892.59, 5,371.77 and 2,190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,892.59, 5,371.77 and 2,190.96 is: 3,023.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,892.59 : 5,371.77 = 2,190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,892.59/5,371.77 = 2,190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,892.59x = 5,371.77 × 2,190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,892.59x = 11,769,333.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,769,333.20/3,892.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.52

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