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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,470.92, 6,169.58 and 2,792.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,470.92, 6,169.58 and 2,792.23 is: 3,853.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,470.92 : 6,169.58 = 2,792.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,470.92/6,169.58 = 2,792.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,470.92x = 6,169.58 × 2,792.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,470.92x = 17,226,877.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,226,877.92/4,470.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.09

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