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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.68, 4,184.58 and 1,476.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.68, 4,184.58 and 1,476.38 is: 2,212.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.68 : 4,184.58 = 1,476.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.68/4,184.58 = 1,476.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.68x = 4,184.58 × 1,476.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.68x = 6,178,030.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,178,030.22/2,792.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.22

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