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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,792.36, 6,615.68 and 2,802.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,792.36, 6,615.68 and 2,802.28 is: 3,868.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,792.36 : 6,615.68 = 2,802.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,792.36/6,615.68 = 2,802.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,792.36x = 6,615.68 × 2,802.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,792.36x = 18,538,987.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,538,987.75/4,792.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,868.45

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