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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.76, 3,432.80 and 2,192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.76, 3,432.80 and 2,192.96 is: 3,293.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.76 : 3,432.80 = 2,192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.76/3,432.80 = 2,192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.76x = 3,432.80 × 2,192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.76x = 7,527,993.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,527,993.09/2,285.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.43

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