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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.20, 5,592.96 and 2,794.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.20, 5,592.96 and 2,794.08 is: 3,857.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.20 : 5,592.96 = 2,794.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.20/5,592.96 = 2,794.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.20x = 5,592.96 × 2,794.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.20x = 15,627,177.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,627,177.68/4,051.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.42

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