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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,292.93, 5,923.94 and 2,378.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,292.93, 5,923.94 and 2,378.73 is: 3,282.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,292.93 : 5,923.94 = 2,378.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,292.93/5,923.94 = 2,378.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,292.93x = 5,923.94 × 2,378.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,292.93x = 14,091,441.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,091,441.90/4,292.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,282.48

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