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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.92, 5,787.36 and 2,702.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.92, 5,787.36 and 2,702.32 is: 3,731.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.92 : 5,787.36 = 2,702.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.92/5,787.36 = 2,702.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.92x = 5,787.36 × 2,702.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.92x = 15,639,298.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,639,298.68/4,190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.71

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