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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,492.92, 5,263.31 and 2,890.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,492.92, 5,263.31 and 2,890.15 is: 4,355.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,492.92 : 5,263.31 = 2,890.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,492.92/5,263.31 = 2,890.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,492.92x = 5,263.31 × 2,890.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,492.92x = 15,211,749.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,211,749.46/3,492.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.02

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