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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.06, 4,328.94 and 2,370.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.06, 4,328.94 and 2,370.81 is: 3,548.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.06 : 4,328.94 = 2,370.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.06/4,328.94 = 2,370.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.06x = 4,328.94 × 2,370.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.06x = 10,263,094.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,263,094.24/2,892.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.71

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