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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,892.65, 5,371.98 and 2,213.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,892.65, 5,371.98 and 2,213.97 is: 3,055.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,892.65 : 5,371.98 = 2,213.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,892.65/5,371.98 = 2,213.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,892.65x = 5,371.98 × 2,213.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,892.65x = 11,893,402.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,893,402.56/3,892.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.35

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