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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,782.42, 6,598.72 and 2,792.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,782.42, 6,598.72 and 2,792.08 is: 3,852.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,782.42 : 6,598.72 = 2,792.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,782.42/6,598.72 = 2,792.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,782.42x = 6,598.72 × 2,792.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,782.42x = 18,424,130.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,424,130.66/4,782.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.47

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