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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,279.44, 6,414.80 and 2,892.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,279.44, 6,414.80 and 2,892.92 is: 4,336.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,279.44 : 6,414.80 = 2,892.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,279.44/6,414.80 = 2,892.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,279.44x = 6,414.80 × 2,892.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,279.44x = 18,557,456.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,557,456.68/4,279.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,336.42

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