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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.64, 4,168.94 and 2,377.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.64, 4,168.94 and 2,377.32 is: 3,548.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.64 : 4,168.94 = 2,377.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.64/4,168.94 = 2,377.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.64x = 4,168.94 × 2,377.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.64x = 9,910,904.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,910,904.44/2,792.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.94

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