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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,192.89, 5,785.96 and 2,513.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,192.89, 5,785.96 and 2,513.46 is: 3,468.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,192.89 : 5,785.96 = 2,513.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,192.89/5,785.96 = 2,513.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,192.89x = 5,785.96 × 2,513.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,192.89x = 14,542,766.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,542,766.45/4,192.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.43

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