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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.60, 4,315.44 and 2,792.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.60, 4,315.44 and 2,792.96 is: 3,856.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.60 : 4,315.44 = 2,792.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.60/4,315.44 = 2,792.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.60x = 4,315.44 × 2,792.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.60x = 12,052,851.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,052,851.30/3,125.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.17

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