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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.14, 4,187.64 and 1,492.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.14, 4,187.64 and 1,492.32 is: 2,238.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.14 : 4,187.64 = 1,492.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.14/4,187.64 = 1,492.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.14x = 4,187.64 × 1,492.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.14x = 6,249,298.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,249,298.92/2,791.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.98

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