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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,192.74, 5,785.96 and 2,304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,192.74, 5,785.96 and 2,304.32 is: 3,179.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,192.74 : 5,785.96 = 2,304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,192.74/5,785.96 = 2,304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,192.74x = 5,785.96 × 2,304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,192.74x = 13,332,703.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,332,703.35/4,192.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,179.95

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