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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,192.91, 5,785.88 and 2,304.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,192.91, 5,785.88 and 2,304.40 is: 3,179.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,192.91 : 5,785.88 = 2,304.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,192.91/5,785.88 = 2,304.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,192.91x = 5,785.88 × 2,304.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,192.91x = 13,332,955.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,332,955.89/4,192.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,179.88

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