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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,780.06, 6,593.86 and 2,892.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,780.06, 6,593.86 and 2,892.26 is: 3,989.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,780.06 : 6,593.86 = 2,892.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,780.06/6,593.86 = 2,892.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,780.06x = 6,593.86 × 2,892.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,780.06x = 19,071,124.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,071,124.26/4,780.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.72

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