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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.02, 4,176.49 and 2,292.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.02, 4,176.49 and 2,292.81 is: 3,429.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.02 : 4,176.49 = 2,292.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.02/4,176.49 = 2,292.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.02x = 4,176.49 × 2,292.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.02x = 9,575,898.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,575,898.04/2,792.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.74

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