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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,196.95, 5,792.01 and 2,380.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,196.95, 5,792.01 and 2,380.02 is: 3,284.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,196.95 : 5,792.01 = 2,380.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,196.95/5,792.01 = 2,380.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,196.95x = 5,792.01 × 2,380.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,196.95x = 13,785,069.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,785,069.00/4,196.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.55

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