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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.02, 4,382.67 and 1,279.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.02, 4,382.67 and 1,279.10 is: 1,916.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.02 : 4,382.67 = 1,279.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.02/4,382.67 = 1,279.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.02x = 4,382.67 × 1,279.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.02x = 5,605,873.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,605,873.20/2,925.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.52

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