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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,292.80, 5,922.33 and 2,613.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,292.80, 5,922.33 and 2,613.58 is: 3,605.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,292.80 : 5,922.33 = 2,613.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,292.80/5,922.33 = 2,613.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,292.80x = 5,922.33 × 2,613.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,292.80x = 15,478,483.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,478,483.24/4,292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.68

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