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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,665.69, 6,998.40 and 1,892.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,665.69, 6,998.40 and 1,892.30 is: 2,838.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,665.69 : 6,998.40 = 1,892.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,665.69/6,998.40 = 1,892.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,665.69x = 6,998.40 × 1,892.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,665.69x = 13,243,037.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,243,037.33/4,665.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,838.39

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