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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,492.33, 5,238.56 and 2,795.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,492.33, 5,238.56 and 2,795.76 is: 4,193.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,492.33 : 5,238.56 = 2,795.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,492.33/5,238.56 = 2,795.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,492.33x = 5,238.56 × 2,795.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,492.33x = 14,645,742.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,645,742.53/3,492.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.69

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