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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,310.69, 5,948.78 and 2,892.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,310.69, 5,948.78 and 2,892.15 is: 3,991.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,310.69 : 5,948.78 = 2,892.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,310.69/5,948.78 = 2,892.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,310.69x = 5,948.78 × 2,892.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,310.69x = 17,204,749.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,204,749.62/4,310.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.19

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