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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,264.92, 5,884.74 and 2,692.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,264.92, 5,884.74 and 2,692.17 is: 3,714.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,264.92 : 5,884.74 = 2,692.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,264.92/5,884.74 = 2,692.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,264.92x = 5,884.74 × 2,692.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,264.92x = 15,842,720.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,842,720.49/4,264.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.66

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