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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,931.30, 4,373.28 and 2,792.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,931.30, 4,373.28 and 2,792.16 is: 4,165.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,931.30 : 4,373.28 = 2,792.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,931.30/4,373.28 = 2,792.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,931.30x = 4,373.28 × 2,792.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,931.30x = 12,210,897.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,210,897.48/2,931.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.69

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