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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,195.32, 5,792.26 and 2,603.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,195.32, 5,792.26 and 2,603.66 is: 3,594.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,195.32 : 5,792.26 = 2,603.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,195.32/5,792.26 = 2,603.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,195.32x = 5,792.26 × 2,603.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,195.32x = 15,081,075.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,081,075.67/4,195.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.74

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