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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,167.92, 6,238.56 and 2,979.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,167.92, 6,238.56 and 2,979.92 is: 4,460.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,167.92 : 6,238.56 = 2,979.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,167.92/6,238.56 = 2,979.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,167.92x = 6,238.56 × 2,979.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,167.92x = 18,590,409.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,590,409.72/4,167.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,460.36

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