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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,248.28, 6,363.78 and 1,932.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,248.28, 6,363.78 and 1,932.76 is: 2,895.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,248.28 : 6,363.78 = 1,932.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,248.28/6,363.78 = 1,932.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,248.28x = 6,363.78 × 1,932.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,248.28x = 12,299,659.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,299,659.43/4,248.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,895.21

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