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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,792.96, 7,179.84 and 2,192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,792.96, 7,179.84 and 2,192.32 is: 3,284.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,792.96 : 7,179.84 = 2,192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,792.96/7,179.84 = 2,192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,792.96x = 7,179.84 × 2,192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,792.96x = 15,740,506.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,740,506.83/4,792.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.09

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