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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,473.89, 4,792.50 and 2,145.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,473.89, 4,792.50 and 2,145.29 is: 2,959.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,473.89 : 4,792.50 = 2,145.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,473.89/4,792.50 = 2,145.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,473.89x = 4,792.50 × 2,145.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,473.89x = 10,281,278.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,281,278.36/3,473.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,959.59

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