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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.12, 3,614.52 and 1,792.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.12, 3,614.52 and 1,792.94 is: 2,686.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.12 : 3,614.52 = 1,792.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.12/3,614.52 = 1,792.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.12x = 3,614.52 × 1,792.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.12x = 6,480,599.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,480,599.42/2,412.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,686.68

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