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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,183.44, 5,771.66 and 2,692.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,183.44, 5,771.66 and 2,692.22 is: 3,714.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,183.44 : 5,771.66 = 2,692.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,183.44/5,771.66 = 2,692.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,183.44x = 5,771.66 × 2,692.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,183.44x = 15,538,578.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,538,578.49/4,183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.31

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