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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,622.94, 8,435.90 and 2,292.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,622.94, 8,435.90 and 2,292.22 is: 3,438.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,622.94 : 8,435.90 = 2,292.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,622.94/8,435.90 = 2,292.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,622.94x = 8,435.90 × 2,292.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,622.94x = 19,336,938.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,336,938.70/5,622.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.94

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