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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.28, 4,189.05 and 2,299.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.28, 4,189.05 and 2,299.47 is: 3,449.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.28 : 4,189.05 = 2,299.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.28/4,189.05 = 2,299.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.28x = 4,189.05 × 2,299.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.28x = 9,632,594.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,632,594.80/2,792.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.72

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