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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,362.94, 4,638.93 and 2,792.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,362.94, 4,638.93 and 2,792.54 is: 3,852.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,362.94 : 4,638.93 = 2,792.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,362.94/4,638.93 = 2,792.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,362.94x = 4,638.93 × 2,792.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,362.94x = 12,954,397.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,954,397.58/3,362.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.10

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