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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.96, 4,316.73 and 2,716.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.96, 4,316.73 and 2,716.65 is: 4,053.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.96 : 4,316.73 = 2,716.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.96/4,316.73 = 2,716.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.96x = 4,316.73 × 2,716.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.96x = 11,727,044.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,727,044.55/2,892.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.65

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