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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.60, 6,392.40 and 2,879.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.60, 6,392.40 and 2,879.20 is: 4,318.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.60 : 6,392.40 = 2,879.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.60/6,392.40 = 2,879.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.60x = 6,392.40 × 2,879.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.60x = 18,404,998.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,404,998.08/4,261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,318.80

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