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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,192.48, 5,785.74 and 2,513.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,192.48, 5,785.74 and 2,513.32 is: 3,468.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,192.48 : 5,785.74 = 2,513.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,192.48/5,785.74 = 2,513.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,192.48x = 5,785.74 × 2,513.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,192.48x = 14,541,416.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,541,416.06/4,192.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.45

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