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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.82, 3,432.84 and 2,192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.82, 3,432.84 and 2,192.24 is: 3,266.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.82 : 3,432.84 = 2,192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.82/3,432.84 = 2,192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.82x = 3,432.84 × 2,192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.82x = 7,525,609.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,525,609.16/2,303.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.58

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