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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.48, 3,152.04 and 1,932.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.48, 3,152.04 and 1,932.26 is: 2,664.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.48 : 3,152.04 = 1,932.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.48/3,152.04 = 1,932.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.48x = 3,152.04 × 1,932.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.48x = 6,090,560.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,090,560.81/2,285.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,664.89

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