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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.63, 3,429.30 and 2,126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.63, 3,429.30 and 2,126.44 is: 3,180.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.63 : 3,429.30 = 2,126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.63/3,429.30 = 2,126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.63x = 3,429.30 × 2,126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.63x = 7,292,200.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,292,200.69/2,292.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.72

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