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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,292.36, 5,923.96 and 2,614.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,292.36, 5,923.96 and 2,614.75 is: 3,608.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,292.36 : 5,923.96 = 2,614.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,292.36/5,923.96 = 2,614.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,292.36x = 5,923.96 × 2,614.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,292.36x = 15,489,653.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,489,653.06/4,292.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.66

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