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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.94, 6,537.36 and 1,892.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.94, 6,537.36 and 1,892.06 is: 2,838.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.94 : 6,537.36 = 1,892.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.94/6,537.36 = 1,892.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.94x = 6,537.36 × 1,892.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.94x = 12,369,077.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,369,077.36/4,357.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,838.29

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