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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.44, 4,188.66 and 2,265.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.44, 4,188.66 and 2,265.94 is: 3,398.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.44 : 4,188.66 = 2,265.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.44/4,188.66 = 2,265.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.44x = 4,188.66 × 2,265.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.44x = 9,491,252.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,491,252.24/2,792.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.91

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