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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,256.50, 6,385.43 and 1,792.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,256.50, 6,385.43 and 1,792.02 is: 2,688.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,256.50 : 6,385.43 = 1,792.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,256.50/6,385.43 = 1,792.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,256.50x = 6,385.43 × 1,792.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,256.50x = 11,442,818.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,442,818.27/4,256.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,688.32

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