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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.72, 4,092.88 and 1,917.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.72, 4,092.88 and 1,917.38 is: 2,647.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.72 : 4,092.88 = 1,917.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.72/4,092.88 = 1,917.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.72x = 4,092.88 × 1,917.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.72x = 7,847,606.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,847,606.25/2,964.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,647.00

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