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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.82, 6,396.18 and 1,923.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.82, 6,396.18 and 1,923.45 is: 2,886.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.82 : 6,396.18 = 1,923.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.82/6,396.18 = 1,923.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.82x = 6,396.18 × 1,923.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.82x = 12,302,732.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,302,732.42/4,262.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,886.05

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