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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,297.92, 5,932.48 and 2,436.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,297.92, 5,932.48 and 2,436.16 is: 3,362.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,297.92 : 5,932.48 = 2,436.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,297.92/5,932.48 = 2,436.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,297.92x = 5,932.48 × 2,436.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,297.92x = 14,452,470.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,452,470.48/4,297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.67

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