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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,782.20, 7,165.04 and 2,592.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,782.20, 7,165.04 and 2,592.45 is: 3,884.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,782.20 : 7,165.04 = 2,592.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,782.20/7,165.04 = 2,592.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,782.20x = 7,165.04 × 2,592.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,782.20x = 18,574,994.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,574,994.99/4,782.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,884.20

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