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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,780.91, 6,599.05 and 2,892.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,780.91, 6,599.05 and 2,892.51 is: 3,992.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,780.91 : 6,599.05 = 2,892.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,780.91/6,599.05 = 2,892.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,780.91x = 6,599.05 × 2,892.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,780.91x = 19,087,810.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,087,810.88/4,780.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.50

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