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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,296.24, 5,925.52 and 2,879.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,296.24, 5,925.52 and 2,879.48 is: 3,971.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,296.24 : 5,925.52 = 2,879.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,296.24/5,925.52 = 2,879.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,296.24x = 5,925.52 × 2,879.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,296.24x = 17,062,434.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,062,434.74/4,296.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.48

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