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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.76, 6,051.57 and 2,892.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.76, 6,051.57 and 2,892.80 is: 3,994.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.76 : 6,051.57 = 2,892.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.76/6,051.57 = 2,892.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.76x = 6,051.57 × 2,892.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.76x = 17,505,981.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,505,981.70/4,382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.28

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