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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,292, 5,923.02 and 2,636

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,292, 5,923.02 and 2,636 is: 3,637.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,292 : 5,923.02 = 2,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,292/5,923.02 = 2,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,292x = 5,923.02 × 2,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,292x = 15,613,080.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,613,080.72/4,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.72

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