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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.18, 3,216.81 and 1,492.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.18, 3,216.81 and 1,492.52 is: 2,058.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.18 : 3,216.81 = 1,492.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.18/3,216.81 = 1,492.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.18x = 3,216.81 × 1,492.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.18x = 4,801,153.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,801,153.26/2,332.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.65

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